2042 Old Cambodian Silk Ikat Pidan Temple Hanging Three Worlds form_rug possibly from 1950's/60's

possibly from 1950's/60's

Great as a gift

Age unknown but estimated to be 50-60 years old

A fine example of ikat pile weaving that is seen only on a small group of dowry weavings of Ersari nomads in Turkmenistan

Note the remarkable variety of zigzag patterns that have been used - some are narrow while others are broad

2042 Old Cambodian Silk Ikat Pidan Temple Hanging Three Worlds form_rug possibly from 1950's/60'sAntique Figurative Silk Ikat Pidan from Cambodia This type of long Pidan temple hanging banner is very hard to find commercially now. Most are in museums. This is probably the 'Three Worlds' design In the olden days these wall hangings were offered at temples. Will be perfect framed as a wall artwork. Of all the ikats that I have seen, Cambodian ikat is the finest. Why do I say that? In creating ikat, the design is planned first, then the threads are