Embroidered Flowers from Gujarat

Details from a bed cover made of twill weave cotton and linen mixture, embroidered in silk thread and chain stitch, created in Gujarat for the western market about 1725 – 1750 (displayed in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London). I loved the incredible attention to detail and execution, the vibrancy of the colours; and marvelled at its survival over nearly 300 years. Displayed behind glass which has made it a bit difficult to photograph. An example of how so much fine and applied art has been inspired by nature.