Indian Bedspreads - Mystical Curiosity Shop
Welcome to the Mystical Curiosity Shop range of Tribal Monsoon Bedspreads. Not only luxurious and exquisitely made, there is history and heritage woven into each beautiful design.
Mughal Paisley Bedding Throw Bedspread - Twin/Single
The paisley design traces back to the 11th century in Kashmir, India, where paisley-printed shawls and textiles were hand woven by tribal Kashmiri artisans. When Napoleon returned from his campaign in Egypt, he brought back gifts of Kashmiri paisley shawls for his empress, Josephine. A celebrity of her time, Josephine set a style trend among the fashionable elite of Europe and the world. This trend continues and the love of the elegant paisley design is as celebrated in west today as in east. Our Paisley Bedding Throw Bedspread - Twin/Single, power loomed by modern Kashmiri artisans in Punjab, honor the ancient Kashmiri crafts of textile design and weaving.
The paisley design traces back to the 11th century in Kashmir, India, where paisley-printed shawls and textiles were hand woven by tribal Kashmiri artisans. When Napoleon returned from his campaign in Egypt, he brought back gifts of Kashmiri paisley shawls for his empress, Josephine. A celebrity of her time, Josephine set a style trend among the fashionable elite of Europe and the world. This trend continues and the love of the elegant paisley design is as celebrated in west today as in east. Our Paisley Bedding Throw Bedspread - Twin/Single, power loomed by modern Kashmiri artisans in Punjab, honor the ancient Kashmiri crafts of textile design and weaving.
Maharaja Tapestry Patchwork Bedspreads
Bounded by the endless sands of the Thar Desert and the turbulent waters of the Arabian Sea is the barren region of Sindh. Amidst perpetual droughts and scorching temperatures, this region claims a rich heritage of indigenous textile art. Female artisans carry on the ancient tradition of hand-embroidered quilts and textiles. Vintage saris are hand-stitched in a patchwork pattern that expresses eastern elegance. Metallic and cotton thread is hand-embroidered in a lavish style that is characteristic of Sindhi artwork. Maharaja Tapestry Patchwork Bedspreads exhibit the beauty of authentic South Asian textile art.
Bounded by the endless sands of the Thar Desert and the turbulent waters of the Arabian Sea is the barren region of Sindh. Amidst perpetual droughts and scorching temperatures, this region claims a rich heritage of indigenous textile art. Female artisans carry on the ancient tradition of hand-embroidered quilts and textiles. Vintage saris are hand-stitched in a patchwork pattern that expresses eastern elegance. Metallic and cotton thread is hand-embroidered in a lavish style that is characteristic of Sindhi artwork. Maharaja Tapestry Patchwork Bedspreads exhibit the beauty of authentic South Asian textile art.
Elephant Art Handmade Bedspreads
In the glorious days of the Mughal Empire, the Maharaja would leave the royal palace to visit his countrymen and to attend to matters of the town. The prince’s visit to the town would almost certainly be accompanied by his royal entourage of Indian elephants. The elephants would be adorned with exotic jewels and were considered a symbol of wealth and royalty. Today, the elephants of the Mughal Empire are remembered in hand-embroidered textile art, as seen in the Elephant Art Handmade Bedspreads.
In the glorious days of the Mughal Empire, the Maharaja would leave the royal palace to visit his countrymen and to attend to matters of the town. The prince’s visit to the town would almost certainly be accompanied by his royal entourage of Indian elephants. The elephants would be adorned with exotic jewels and were considered a symbol of wealth and royalty. Today, the elephants of the Mughal Empire are remembered in hand-embroidered textile art, as seen in the Elephant Art Handmade Bedspreads.
Pashmina Cashmere Wool Bedspread - Full/Queen
Our Pashmina Cashmere Wool Bedspread - Full/Queen represents age-old South Asian textile design concepts. The geometric and symmetrical forms on these kind of bedspreads are a distinguishing feature of Islamic art, popularly used for decorating all kinds of surfaces – walls, floors, pots, metal-crafts, and textiles. To the Muslim artisan, regular pattern systems represent the infinite and unchanging laws of God. Our Pashmina Cashmere Wool Bedspread - Full/Queen is power-loomed by Muslim artisans in rural South Asia. The floral, paisley, and square shaped motifs are all traditional cultural and religious designs.
Our Pashmina Cashmere Wool Bedspread - Full/Queen represents age-old South Asian textile design concepts. The geometric and symmetrical forms on these kind of bedspreads are a distinguishing feature of Islamic art, popularly used for decorating all kinds of surfaces – walls, floors, pots, metal-crafts, and textiles. To the Muslim artisan, regular pattern systems represent the infinite and unchanging laws of God. Our Pashmina Cashmere Wool Bedspread - Full/Queen is power-loomed by Muslim artisans in rural South Asia. The floral, paisley, and square shaped motifs are all traditional cultural and religious designs.
Akbar Tapestry Patchwork Bedspread - Full/Queen
Akbar the Great was among the most famed and respected Mughal dynasty emperors. He is remembered for his outstanding statesmanship, which was based upon good will towards all. Akbar’s success as a ruler is credited to his religious tolerance and belief in upholding social justice, equality, and harmony. He eliminated the special taxes previously levied on non-Muslims. He invited Christians, Jewish, and Zoroastrian thinkers to his royal court to join Muslims and Hindus in debates about religious truth. The Akbar Tapestry Patchwork Bedspread is a rural artisan’s tribute to the virtues that won this great head of state his place in history.
Akbar the Great was among the most famed and respected Mughal dynasty emperors. He is remembered for his outstanding statesmanship, which was based upon good will towards all. Akbar’s success as a ruler is credited to his religious tolerance and belief in upholding social justice, equality, and harmony. He eliminated the special taxes previously levied on non-Muslims. He invited Christians, Jewish, and Zoroastrian thinkers to his royal court to join Muslims and Hindus in debates about religious truth. The Akbar Tapestry Patchwork Bedspread is a rural artisan’s tribute to the virtues that won this great head of state his place in history.
Bridal Sari Bedspread - Full/Queen
In India, wedding ceremonies are flamboyant affairs. The celebration is marked with festive music, colorful fabrics, lavish décor, and Indian saris. The sari worn by the bride is traditionally made of fine, soft Resham silk and is elaborately adorned with golden metallic hand-embroidery. Our Bridal Sari Bedspreads are beautifully hand-stitched from vintage Indian bridal sari pieces by native textile artisans of the Subcontinent region.
In India, wedding ceremonies are flamboyant affairs. The celebration is marked with festive music, colorful fabrics, lavish décor, and Indian saris. The sari worn by the bride is traditionally made of fine, soft Resham silk and is elaborately adorned with golden metallic hand-embroidery. Our Bridal Sari Bedspreads are beautifully hand-stitched from vintage Indian bridal sari pieces by native textile artisans of the Subcontinent region.
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Mughal Paisley Bedding
Throw Bedspread
Maharaja Tapestry Patchwork Bed Spreads
Elephant Art Handmade Bedspreads
Pashmina Cashmere Wool Bedspread
Akbar Tapestry Patchwork Bedspread
Bridal Sari Bedspread
Mughal Paisley Bedding
Throw Bedspread
Maharaja Tapestry Patchwork Bed Spreads
Elephant Art Handmade Bedspreads
Pashmina Cashmere Wool Bedspread
Akbar Tapestry Patchwork Bedspread
Bridal Sari Bedspread
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Pendulums
Runes
Tarot
Angels
Book Shop
Candles
Candle Holders
Christmas
Decorative Boxes
Dolls House
Dream Catchers
Fairy Figurines
Guest Book
Incense
Incense Holders
Jewellery
Oils and Oil Burners
Oracle Cards
Perfume Bottles
Pendulums
Runes
Tarot
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