Antique Hand Painted Kalamkari Portrait Panels: C19th Isfahan, Persia 19th century buckles Some minor marks but nothing

Some minor marks but nothing that detracts

132cm wide x 232cm long

outer mount: 55

Some surface losses to silk embroidery with an overall patina of age with some marks

Antique Hand Painted Kalamkari Portrait Panels: C19th Isfahan, Persia 19th century buckles Some minor marks but nothingDating from the 19th century 2 hand painted Kalamkari portrait panels depicting portraits of historic and mythical Persian Kings. This textile style is a famous Persian craft utilizing hand carved woodblocks and freehand illustrations on cotton. It was historically produced in Isfahan, particularly during the Safavid and Qajar dynasties. The rich earthy reds, browns, and blacks are derived from all natural vegetable and mineral pigments. Black lines