Description
A Length of Late 19th Century Mussulman Beetle-wing Embroidery, Indian, circa 1880-90. The piece couch stitched in metallic gold threads on fine cotton netting depicting bands of undulating flowers & foliate, embellished with the iridescent wing cases (elytra) of the jewel beetle. Approximately 18” x 66” (46 cm x 168 cm).