{"product_id":"antique-hand-painted-kalamkari-portrait-panels-c19th-isfahan-persia","title":"Antique Hand Painted Kalamkari Portrait Panels: C19th Isfahan, Persia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"S2iPCd_16\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgEEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"S2iPCd_18\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDating from the 19th century 2 hand painted Kalamkari portrait panels\u003c\/span\u003e depicting portraits of historic and mythical Persian Kings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"S2iPCd_16\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgEEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis textile style is a famous Persian craft utilizing hand-carved woodblocks and freehand  illustrations on cotton. It was historically produced in Isfahan\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"S2iPCd_1o\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003eparticularly during the Safavid and Qajar dynasties.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"S2iPCd_16\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgEEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"S2iPCd_16\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgEEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"S2iPCd_1q\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e The rich earthy reds, browns, and blacks are derived from all-natural vegetable and mineral pigments. Black lines are usually sketched with ink derived from iron filings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"S2iPCd_16\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgEEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"S2iPCd_1q\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"S2iPCd_16\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgEEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"S2iPCd_2b\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"S2iPCd_16\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgEEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"S2iPCd_2b\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe stacked medallions are flanked by delicate, continuous floral scrollwork and stylized vine borders common to Isfahan,Persia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"S2iPCd_16\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgEEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"S2iPCd_2b\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKalamkari is a traditional method of block-printing and hand-painting textiles using natural dyes, these panels date from the early 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand painted and blockprinted by hand onto an ultra fine cotton, the detailing is superb with each portrait different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vertical composition places individual portraits within arched lobed medallions, bordered by intricate, repeating floral patterned block-printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have professionally stretched and mounted these portrait panels over lined and interlined conservation grade board ready for framing or hanging as they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe price quoted is for ONE panel: Please say which panel you would like when purchasing. Facing left or facing right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e113.5cm long x 30.5cm wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eExcellent antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannah Whyman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57211827421557,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8080\/1179\/files\/CD873BAE-0F62-4A4B-B62F-B13B088ACDB2.jpg?v=1779256241","url":"https:\/\/hannahwhyman.co.uk\/products\/antique-hand-painted-kalamkari-portrait-panels-c19th-isfahan-persia","provider":"Hannah Whyman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}