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Swat Textiles
Traditional embroideries from Swat, Pakistan, 19th century. The textiles from Swat Valley present elaborate geometric patterns, with abstract motifs in vivid pink-red hues and black backgrounds. They are made mostly of silk threads on cotton.
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Bordados tradicionales de Swat, Pakistán, Siglo XIX. Los textiles del Valle de Swat Valley presentan elaborados diseños geométricos, con motivos abstractos en rosas y rojos sobre fondos negros. Son en general confeccionados con hilos de seda sobre paños algodón.
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1. Silk on cotton | Seda sobre algodón, 59 x 45 cm
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2. Silk on cotton | Seda sobre algodón, 36 x 70 cm
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3. Silk on cotton | Seda sobre algodón, 59 x 45 cm
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4. Silk on cotton | Seda sobre algodón, 250 x 128 cm
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5. Silk and cotton threads on cotton | Seda y algodón sobre algodón, 81 x 81 cm.
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Una maravilla de diseño. Besos - NCL via Email |
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i just saw ur post. the pics r really pretty :) thanks mariano 4 starting this work. love ;) - Zarmina via Email |
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Congratulations on such a brilliant achievement. Enjoyed the presentation thoroughly. Best to you - Babur |
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Mariano |
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Greetings! I hope you will be fine and in the best of your health and spirits. I must say this is a wonderful work which you have represented in the pictures. I’ve watched the video on you tube and it was good. The lyrics of the background song are amazing and truly matched the creativity of the people of Swat, Pakistan, in their amazing piece of art. Thank You! Warm Regards, Harris |
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Dear Mariano, I saw your work and I am really very happy. You have done justice to the embroidery. Thanks, Mussarat |
Increiblemente divinos. Un abrazo, gab ~