Textile Item Number: 3448/36 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Small rectangular woven textile with fringe on short ends. Textile is embroidered with design featuring a large purple boat, two red elephants, each with two riders, and many other figures and animals within various structures. The central scene is bordered by vertical bands on each side, and rows of ornate repeating designs above and below.

Narrative

Purchased by the donor in a thrift shop in Canberra, Australia.