Vtg Kalaga Embroidered Elephant Tapestry Cap Beaded Sequin Black Velvet Mynamar OOAK Artsy Art to Wear Wearable Art Burma Unisex

Black cap with intricate gold and silver elephant embroidery. Unique and stylish design.

This item is a vintage, handmade Burmese "Kalaga" elephant cap, which features intricate bead and sequin embroidery on a black velvet base. The distinctive style, features "puffy" stuffed elephants, is characteristic of traditional tapestries and textiles from the Mandalay region of Myanmar (Burma).

Style: Baseball cap

Origin: Handmade in Myanmar (Burma)

Material: Black velvet with a black cotton lining, adorned with gold and silver metallic threads, beads, and sequins.

Design: Features prominent embroidered elephant motifs and ornate decorative patterns, often in a style related to "Kalaga" tapestries. 'Star' pattern atop head, with intricately and beautifully framed edges of sequins and beads.

Condition: Light wear with minor missing embellishments, overall excellent vintage condition. Unisex.

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