Bidspirit auction | Framed Burmese Kalaga Shwe Chi

Framed Burmese Kalaga Shwe Chi Doe Narrative Tapestry - This square format textile is a traditional Burmese kalaga, handcrafted using the shwe chi doe embroidery technique. The central composition features five figures in high-relief padded applique, depicting a central figure mounted on horseback flanked by four attendants or celestial beings. The figures are rendered in traditional royal Burmese attire, including tiered headdresses and flared garments. The background is filled with dense scrolling foliate patterns worked in gold and copper-toned metallic threads. The central scene is enclosed by multiple decorative borders, including a band of small reflective disc accents and an outer border featuring large concentric spiral motifs. The tapestry is professionally mounted under glass in a tiered wooden frame with a black inner channel and gold-painted outer molding. The reverse is finished with a plywood backing and a single sawtooth hanger. 32.5 inches x 34.5 inches.