Shabbir Merchant

Old Uzbek - Small - Embroidered Tapestry Wall Hanging

2015

Brocade: The royal courts of the Maharajas of India were symbols of extravagance. The opulent Brocade or Zari textile was used lavishly to ornament the interiors. Brocade is a heavy weight drape, woven in intricate raised patterns of motifs or all over floral scrolls. What grants this fabric its royal stature is the use of gold and silver metal threads to weave the designs. These wall panels depict the rich affluent luxury of the Brocade. Gold corded thread embroidered on deep plush velvet creates raised patterns. The artwork is designed to exaggerate the opulence. A note on handmade: A handmade product is always appealing due to the irregularities in its workmanship. This is what sets it apart from machine made or computerized; the perfection they offer feels synthetic or artificial. Especially when one speaks of art and craft. These wall panels are works of hand worked embroideries. Imperfections such as an occasional puckering of the base material are expected with the kind of embroidery stitches used. You are assured these artworks are embroidered by highly skilled artisans (it is not possible for craftsmen of lesser experience to create these pieces) The materials used for the embroideries are of superior quality only. About: Shabbir Merchant...

Jamavar The Jamavar of Kashmir is an exquisite heritage textile of India. The original Jamavar was a yard-long shawl of pashmina wool with delicate patterns handwoven in multicolored silk weft threads. Its authentic designs are finely intricate, imparting gentle aristocracy with its most outstanding and popular motif being the elongated teardrop, originally called 'buteh'. The 'buteh' is what one now recognizes as the 'paisley'. These artworks are compositions of the timeless 'buteh' of the Jamavar. The wall panels are embroidered with fine thread cords couched along the pattern. A note on handmade: A handmade product is always appealing due to the irregularities in its workmanship. This is what sets it apart from machine made or computerized; the perfection they offer feels synthetic or artificial. Especially when one speaks of art and craft. These wall panels are works of hand worked embroideries. Imperfections such as an occasional puckering of the base material are expected with the kind of embroidery stitches used. You are assured these artworks are embroidered by highly skilled artisans (it is not possible for craftsmen of lesser experience to create these pieces) The materials used for the embroideries are of superior quality only. About: Shabbir Merchant...

Jaali: Jaali' of Urdu origin meaning netting, is an ornamental open work originally crafted on wood, metal and stone for interiors. A significant feature of Indo-Islamic art, the Jaali is an intricate pattern ranging from delicate trellises to complex floral layouts. The wall panels depict the interlacing design of the Jaali in mid earth tones on silk. The compositions of flowers and the paisley are embroidered in thread with subtle highlightes of shine. A note on handmade: A handmade product is always appealing due to the irregularities in its workmanship. This is what sets it apart from machine made or computerized; the perfection they offer feels synthetic or artificial. Especially when one speaks of art and craft. These wall panels are works of hand worked embroideries. Imperfections such as an occasional puckering of the base material are expected with the kind of embroidery stitches used. You are assured these artworks are embroidered by highly skilled artisans (it is not possible for craftsmen of lesser experience to create these pieces) The materials used for the embroideries are of superior quality only. About: Shabbir Merchant...

Jaali' of Urdu origin meaning netting, is an ornamental open work originally crafted on wood, metal and stone for interiors. A significant feature of Indo-Islamic art, the Jaali is an intricate pattern ranging from delicate trellises to complex floral layouts. The wall panels depict the interlacing design of the Jaali in mid earth tones on silk. The compositions of flowers and the paisley are embroidered in thread with subtle highlightes of shine. A note on handmade: A handmade product is always appealing due to the irregularities in its workmanship. This is what sets it apart from machine made or computerized; the perfection they offer feels synthetic or artificial. Especially when one speaks of art and craft. These wall panels are works of hand worked embroideries. Imperfections such as an occasional puckering of the base material are expected with the kind of embroidery stitches used. You are assured these artworks are embroidered by highly skilled artisans (it is not possible for craftsmen of lesser experience to create these pieces) The materials used for the embroideries are of superior quality only. About: Shabbir Merchant...

Jaali: Jaali' of Urdu origin meaning netting, is an ornamental open work originally crafted on wood, metal and stone for interiors. A significant feature of Indo-Islamic art, the Jaali is an intricate pattern ranging from delicate trellises to complex floral layouts. The wall panels depict the interlacing design of the Jaali in mid earth tones on silk. The compositions of flowers and the paisley are embroidered in thread with subtle highlightes of shine. A note on handmade: A handmade product is always appealing due to the irregularities in its workmanship. This is what sets it apart from machine made or computerized; the perfection they offer feels synthetic or artificial. Especially when one speaks of art and craft. These wall panels are works of hand worked embroideries. Imperfections such as an occasional puckering of the base material are expected with the kind of embroidery stitches used. You are assured these artworks are embroidered by highly skilled artisans (it is not possible for craftsmen of lesser experience to create these pieces) The materials used for the embroideries are of superior quality only. About: Shabbir Merchant...

Tree of Life One ancient mythical symbol appears across various cultures as the esoteric Tree of Life. The Tree represents life's abundance and immortality. The cosmic mountain is often depicted as the highest point on earth where heaven and earth meet, where Gods dwell; the Tree stands atop it. Specific trees are held sacred and worshipped as the Tree of Life by the different cultures, and it does not bode well to cut the Peepal in India, Bodhi (Peepal) in Buddhist countries, Cyprus in Iran etc. About: "Art is just perception. The first glance is an emotion, your emotion. The title of the canvas is read after that."- Shabbir Merchant...

Adela Akers (b. 1933, Santiago de Compostela, Spain) is a Spanish-born textile and fiber artist. She is Professor Emeritus (1972 to 1995) at the Tyler Scho...

This wool carpet was loomed in India from the highest grade wool yarn. The colors have remained vibrant and identical to the day it was released. This is a limted edition work, and...

"Julia" Textile Art, Mixed Media Woven Photo Tapestry with Embellishments This piece is unique, signed on verso, and includes a certificate of authenticity Katie Commodore is an interdisciplinary artist who concentrates on creating intimate portraits of her friends that often focus on how they express their sexuality. In 2000, Commodore received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Maryland Institute College of Art. In 2004, she obtained her Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking from Rhode Island School of Design, where she is currently an adjunct professor. Commodore has exhibited throughout the United States and Europe, including in England, Italy, Germany, and Greece. Her work has previously been featured in a number of group shows presented by The Untitled Space...

"E.D." Textile Art Mixed Media Woven Photo Tapestry with Embellishments This piece is unique, signed on verso, and includes a certificate of authenticity Katie Commodore is an interdisciplinary artist who concentrates on creating intimate portraits of her friends that often focus on how they express their sexuality. In 2000, Commodore received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Maryland Institute College of Art. In 2004, she obtained her Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking from Rhode Island School of Design, where she is currently an adjunct professor. Commodore has exhibited throughout the United States and Europe, including in England, Italy, Germany, and Greece. Her work has previously been featured in a number of group shows presented by The Untitled Space...

"Pieta" Textile Art, Mixed Media Woven Photo Tapestry with Embellishments This piece is unique, signed on verso, and includes a certificate of authenticity Katie Commodore is an interdisciplinary artist who concentrates on creating intimate portraits of her friends that often focus on how they express their sexuality. In 2000, Commodore received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Maryland Institute College of Art. In 2004, she obtained her Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking from Rhode Island School of Design, where she is currently an adjunct professor. Commodore has exhibited throughout the United States and Europe, including in England, Italy, Germany, and Greece. Her work has previously been featured in a number of group shows presented by The Untitled Space...

"Carly" Textile Art Mixed Media Woven Photo Tapestry with Embellishments This piece is unique, signed on verso, and includes a certificate of authenticity Katie Commodore is an interdisciplinary artist who concentrates on creating intimate portraits of her friends that often focus on how they express their sexuality. In 2000, Commodore received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Maryland Institute College of Art. In 2004, she obtained her Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking from Rhode Island School of Design, where she is currently an adjunct professor. Commodore has exhibited throughout the United States and Europe, including in England, Italy, Germany, and Greece. Her work has previously been featured in a number of group shows presented by The Untitled Space...