Batik & Cotton Wall Hangings (India)
Cotton wall hanging, 'Bright Happy Land'
Birds soar in the blue sky above a happy kingdom. Working in patchwork, Artisans of Orupa depict the town of Bhubaneshwar in Orissa. Villagers gather in a festive celebration, each diminutive person embellished with embroidery.
Cotton wall hanging, 'Jeweled Fantasy'
A flurry of color abounds in this sensational wall hanging from Sunil Tambi and the Artisans of Rajasthan. Bright red hues host elegant appliqu� and knitted patterns, while glass beads and sequins procure scintillating accents.
Cotton batik wall hanging, 'Dancing Girl'
Dressed in the style of bygone days, a girl performs a graceful dance. Ramya depicts her sweet face and lithe movements in a beautiful batik wall hanging. The background melds smoothly from blue to green.
Cotton wall hanging, 'Magenta Kisses'
Abounding flowers blossom with exquisite elegance in a design by India's Veena. She selects rich magenta hues for this theme, which is sewn in Gujarat's legendary patchwork art. The cotton wall hanging features glistening sequins and golden lace.
Cotton wall hangings, 'Proud Camels' (pair)
Prancing proudly through the desert, proud camels wear colorful silks and jeweled harnesses. They appear in a pair of brocade wall hangings. Evoking the splendor of Mughal emperors, Mohammed Javed Ahmed lines each hand-woven textile with cotton.
Cotton wall hangings, 'Beautiful World' (pair)
Inhabiting circular worlds, elephants and antelopes live in peace with tigers and fish. Woven in a splendid handloomed brocade, the medallions form a pair of wall hangings. Blue borders frame the elegant design by Mohammed Javed Ahmed. Each is reinforced with a cotton backing.
Cotton wall hanging, 'Sunset Glow'
Glittering golden paths create neat squares that enclose ethereal motifs. Sunil Tambi works in fiery sunset hues to create a splendid design. Hand embroidery, sequins and beadwork bring Rajasthani majesty to this wall hanging.
Cotton wall hanging, 'Jovial Elephant'
A jovial elephant awakens to a bright morning in a colorful wall hanging from Sunil Tambi and the Artisans of Rajasthan. The elephant comes alive with colorful and festive appliqu�, all expertly sewn by hand on a yellow background.
Cotton wall hanging, 'Elephant Twins'
Kashinath depicts two cheerful young elephants in this wall hanging. Traditional in theme, the textile has a fresh, modern feeling. He assembles panels of hand-loomed cotton in warm earth colors and adds six tinkling brass bells. It hangs on a mango wood rod.
Cotton wall hanging, 'Sea of Green'
Arun Parmar honors the textile arts of the Gujarat region with a mesmerizing patchwork wall hanging. Underscored by rich shades of green, the composition displays hand-embroidered patterns that glisten with glass beads and sequins.