VINTAGE INDIAN FOLK ART MIRROR TAPESTRY EMBROIDERED BANJARA KANTHA WALL HANGING

Vintage Indian embroidered textile wall hanging tapestry from the Kutch or Saurashtra regions of Gujarat, India. The style of embroidery, which includes small mirrors, is known as "Shisha" or "Abhala Bharat".The distinctive use of mirrors and detailed embroidery in folk art motifs of people, animals (like elephants and horses), and flowers is characteristic of traditional Indian embroidery styles from regions like Kutch and Saurashtra. The presence of animals such as elephants, horses, and peacocks, as well as human figures, is common in these types of decorative hangings. These textiles were traditionally used to adorn homes and temples during special occasions and ceremonies.