Indian Zardozi Silk Panel - The Taj Mahal, Tree of Life
May 2013 Auction by Far East Asian Art

A fine Indian, Mughal style embroidered silk panel using the zardozi technique employing silver and gold thread and wire with varying texture for opulent effect. Raised work, particularly for the peacocks and large blossoms, adding more dimension than is apparent from the photographs. The silver and gold thread incorporated with dark blue, light blue, pink, white, purple, violet, red, orange, and champagne toned pale blue and pale pink silk...