Antique Hand Painted Kalamkari Portrait Panels: C19th Isfahan, Persia
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 panels contain medallions showcasing profiles of classic kings. They feature traditional royal crowns, elaborate turbans, crescent motifs, and iconic long facial hair typical of historic Iranian miniature paintings and Qajar-era portraiture.
Kalamkari is a traditional method of block-printing and hand-painting textiles using natural dyes, these panels date from the early 19th century.
Hand painted and blockprinted by hand onto an ultra fine cotton, the detailing is superb with each portrait different.
The vertical composition places individual portraits within arched lobed medallions, bordered by intricate, repeating floral patterned block-printing.
We have professionally stretched and mounted these portrait panels over lined and interlined conservation grade board ready for framing or hanging as they are.
The price quoted is for ONE panel: Please say which panel you would like when purchasing. Facing left or facing right.
Measurements:
113.5cm long x 30.5cm wide
Condition:
Excellent antique condition.