Old Paisley Textile Printing Block From Jaipur - Ca 1930 Material - Porcelain It is made from woven

It is made from woven textile and decorated with silver plated repousse work birds

The cabinet stands on simple legs with a subtly shaped apron

Soft pile velvet with gold lining

this 19th century Hookah (or huqqa ) base from Hyderabad

set within cusped corner spandrels enclosing scrolling foliage

Old Paisley Textile Printing Block From Jaipur - Ca 1930 Material - Porcelain It is made from wovenThe knowledge of carving of these intricate wooden textile printing blocks has been handed down through generations in Jaipur. This fascinating technique for printing cotton is very skilled. Watching the printers at their craft is mesmerising. The speed that they work along the long tables, often in conjunction with others who contribute to the pattern is impressive. The work is laborious, but the results are wonderful.