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This is a Burmese Kalaga tapestry, a traditional hand-embroidered artwork known for its intricate designs and ornate craftsmanship.
Origin: Kalaga tapestries originate from Burma (Myanmar) and Thailand.
Materials: They are typically crafted from cotton or velvet, richly adorned with sequins, glass beads, and metallic threads. This one has a silk border and tabs for a rod to hang on the wall.
Imagery: The figures on the tapestries depict scenes and characters from Buddhist mythology, Jataka tales, or ancient Sanskrit legends.
Purpose: Traditionally used in royal courts and temples, they now serve as decorative pieces for homes
This one is in excellent vintage condition and has exquisite and very heavy embroidery with beating and metallic threads. Figure images are exquisite. This would be great in any kind of global decor, BoHo or Bohemian or for your altar room.