100+ Years Old Antique Handmade Bandarwal with Real Silver Work

100+ Years Old Antique Handmade Bandarwal with Real Silver Work

A remarkable 100+ years old antique handmade Bandarwal, representing the richness of traditional Indian ceremonial décor and generations-old craftsmanship.

This exceptional heritage textile has been completely handcrafted using vibrant traditional fabrics and embellished with real silver work. The striking combination of royal red, ivory, green, blue, yellow and purple fabric panels creates a beautifully festive appearance, while the aged silver borders and individually worked floral and star-shaped motifs add an unmistakable touch of old-world luxury.

Traditionally, Bandarwal / Bandhanwar was used to adorn entrances, doorways and important ceremonial spaces during weddings, festivals and auspicious family occasions. Elaborately made examples such as this were treasured decorative pieces and were often carefully preserved within families for generations.

Exceptional Handmade Craftsmanship

The upper section features a rich red textile band decorated with repeating handcrafted floral motifs, framed by aged silver detailing and contrasting green borders.

Below it hang individually constructed fabric panels, each finished with colourful borders and distinctive silver-work star motifs. Small decorative tassel accents along the edges further enhance its traditional character.

Unlike modern decorative hangings, every irregularity, stitch, aged surface and variation in this piece reflects genuine handmade craftsmanship and more than a century of history.

Product Details

– Object: Antique Bandarwal / Traditional Door Hanging

– Age: 100+ Years Old

– Material: Traditional Fabric & Textile

– Work: Genuine Real Silver Work

– Craftsmanship: Completely Handmade

– Design: Floral & Star Motifs with Multicoloured Textile Panels

– Colours: Royal Red, Ivory, Green, Blue, Yellow & Purple

– Decoration: Silver Borders, Handworked Motifs & Traditional Tassel Details

– Origin: Indian Traditional Ceremonial Heritage

– Condition: Authentic antique condition with natural age-related wear, patina and textile ageing

A Piece of Indian Ceremonial Heritage

This Bandarwal is far more than an ornamental doorway hanging. It preserves the aesthetics and traditions of an era when important household and wedding decorations were individually commissioned and painstakingly made by skilled artisans.

The use of real silver work, combined with its century-old age and completely handmade construction, makes this a particularly desirable piece for collectors of Indian royal textiles, antique wedding objects and traditional decorative arts.

The natural ageing visible throughout has been retained to preserve its originality and historic character.

Collector’s Note

Antique Bandarwals surviving in such an elaborate handmade form—especially examples featuring real silver ornamentation—are increasingly uncommon.

An extraordinary statement piece suitable for a private antique collection, heritage haveli, royal interior, museum-style display, traditional wedding collection or luxury ethnic décor.

A rare 100+ year old survivor of India’s rich decorative heritage, combining genuine silver craftsmanship, vibrant traditional textiles and timeless handmade artistry.