Pair Of Indo-portuguese Curtains With Stylized Animal Motifs, Indigo, Early 20th Century

Pair of Indo-Portuguese wall hangings with stylized animal motifs

Early 20th century

Polychrome printed cotton on an indigo background

Dimensions of each panel: 220 × 159 cm

A remarkable pair of printed cotton wall hangings, characterized by a rich design of stylized animal figures and ornamental motifs on a deep indigo-blue background accented with vermilion, ivory, and ochre.

The composition unfolds in successive horizontal registers, populated by fantastical animals, birds, quadrupeds, and zoomorphic figures rendered in a freely interpreted style. Delicate ochre lines outline the silhouettes and give rhythm to the overall design, while wide borders adorned with plant motifs and stylized figures frame each panel.

The combination of bright colors and a dark background gives these textiles a striking visual presence. Their unique iconography, a departure from the floral compositions typically found in Indian textiles intended for European interiors, lends them a particularly original character.

These hangings attest to the persistence, in the early 20th century, of textile traditions and artistic exchanges between India and the Portuguese world. Their aesthetic evokes Indo-Portuguese productions intended for a European clientele, blending Asian decorative motifs with a Western taste for exotic textiles.

Presented as a pair, they can be used as wall hangings or incorporated into a distinctive decor—whether in a historic home, an eclectic interior, or a contemporary space seeking a striking textile piece.

A unique decorative set, captivating for the richness of its iconography, its chromatic contrast, and its unconventional character.

Dimensions of each panel:

• Height: 220 cm

• Width: 159 cm

Pair offered by Arte Collection.

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