RARE ANTIQUE INDIAN ETHNIC EMBROIDERTRIBAL WOMAN BLOUSE Start Price USD 0.99 Current Price USD 0.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, August 26, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 02, 2008 Location BHAVNAGAR, GUJARAT See more about 'RARE ANTIQUE INDIAN ETHNIC EMBROIDERTRIBAL WOMAN BLOUSE' Description westcoast_international Store RARE ANTIQUE INDIAN ETHNIC  EMBROIDER TRIBAL WOMAN'S BLOUSE   "Kaapdu"   Dimensions   Length                           :22``/56cms   Width                            : 12``/30cms   Length of Shoulder        : 17``/43cms   Width of Shoulder         : 6``/15cms   Colour                          : Green with Dominance and Red at                                        Middle.   Quantity                      :  Exclusive 1   Product Code              : DSCO 4100   Condition                    : New   Age of the Piece          : 1920's   Material                       : 100% Satin for Base Fabric   Condition                    : Brand New   Folk Art                       :100% HandEmbroidered  with                                          Mirror work FolkArt                                       from Kathiyawar, Gujarat, India.                                      Origin                           : Saurashtra, Western  Gujarat, India.   Location                      :  Gujarat, India   Description   This is an example of a Indian Ethnic Blouse called a "Kaapdu".It is an exclusive piece of hand embroidered top to give you  the pleasure of the colours and moods of the Ethnic Kathiyawadi women.The different colours in the embroidery depict the colourful moods of the local women.    The Base material is a Green coloured silk/satin  fabric. The Blouse is worn by  string tied using a knot at the back.The borders of the blouse are embroidered with Mirror  work/Silver work Lace The Front is Red Cotton. Various Designs of Checks & floral Motiff  is depicted on either side of the Sleeve. Floral Motiff are depicted on  the front at Middle and Lower Part.of "Kaapdu".    which reflect the Beauty and Taste of Ethnic Indian Women. The same is found on the border of the arms. The sleeve has  an  antique Silver Brocade Border from an Antique Sari on the end of sleeve  It is specially worn on Navratri festivals or occasions of dance.   Theme   The blouse is embroidered in designs depicting the Bright and shiny moods of the local Ethnic Kathiyawari woman.Kathiyawar is the Region including the Gir Wild life Sanctuary where Asias rarest species of Lions still inhibit. Their glory could be easily identified from the Exclusive piece of art made by them.Such pieces give a glimpse of the Glory of their tradition and lifestyle.The flowers depict their interest for nature . Application                   This is called an Ethnic “ Kaapdu” or a Blouse worn by Ethnic Woman in Rural India.This could be worn on festive occasions, or specially the Navratri Dance Festival and  various other occasions.   Description. Wonderful HandEmbroidered Blouse or  "Kaapdu" with Mirrorwork  embroidered alongwith.  Very Attractive Pink & yello  Coloured Floral Motiffs on either sleeve and Front side. Beautiful Satin Cloth that likes your skin as much you like it.     Very Beautiful and Bright Colour A Pocket(Maroon) for Holding Money in the Blouse,Traditionally used by Ethnic Women. The end of the Border on sleeves is an Antique Silver work Wedding Sari/Bollywood Saree Border. It makes its look wonderful. A Very Traditional and Ethnic Look for Parties, Festivals and Social Occassions. An Ethnic Wear to Make your Colleagues Envy A Blouse to Steal the Attraction of the Party A Gift for your GirlFriend/Wife to Impress. Two Pair of Strings to Tie a Knot to Wear the "Kaapdu" 1) Above the neck 2) At the Lower Back         Very Hard to Find Hand Embroidered "Kaapdu" These days. Most of Our Items are  Exclusive,so NO SIMILAR ITEM AVAILABLE.   PICTURE DESCRIPTION   1st pic: Front View of the Kaapdu     2nd pic : Zoom View of Central Portion of Embroidery     3rd pic : Zoom view of Embroidery over the Belly Portion.     4th Pic : Zoom VIEW of Shoulder Embroidery & Mirrorwork portion of Kaapdu     5th pic : Zoom view of Ethnic Embroidery, Mirrorwork & Patchwork over the shoulders.     6th pic : Zoom view of Embroidery & Mirrorwork at Shoulders     7th pic: Zoom view of Silver Brocade Lace at Shoulders     8th pic: Zoom View of Embroidery,Mirrorwork  & Golden Brocade Lace at Shoulders     9th pic :Zoom view of Embroidery& Mirrorwork and Silver Brocade Lace & Patchwork at Shoulders.     10th pic: Zoom view of Embroidery & Mirrorwork at Centre Portion     11th pic : Lotus Embroidery and Patchwork at Belly Portion.     12th pic : Zoom view of String to be tied to worn     15th pic: zoom view of REAR Portion of Kaapdu.   16th pic : Zoom view of REAR side of Kaapdu.     A very splendid Memorabilia of Ancient Indian Cultural and Traditions of Ethnic and Folk Art            Hurry,   What are you waiting for....   Grab this Offer International Gallery Price  US$ 425    Our Offer  at starts at Only US$ 0.99 NO RESERVE PRICE     Be Smart to Grab it, .................          Few Reasons to Deal with Westcoast_international    24 Hrs Email Response/Contact    Quick and Secured Delivery     No Payment Risk     Reasonably Priced Than Galleries    Quality Customer Oriented Service    Money Back Guarantee(Terms and Conditions apply.    List of Satisfied Customers    Privacy Responsible And Accessible.    Quality is Our Motto.     Original Quality Assured    Customer Friendly Approach    Huge Collection of Antiques & Collectibles     COMBINE SHIPMENT We are pleased to offer combined Shipping for more than one items in one package.  with Shipping Discounts. - within 7 days after the first item is won and must be for Single mail address.                     For, further discounts kindly contact us. 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