Antique Aubusson Tapestry Wallhanging or Rug: C18th France antique Kalamkari a sacred cow with painted

a sacred cow with painted decorations and a horse with decorative trappings

as these large-scale textiles were originally created to hang behind idols of Lord Shrinathji

depicting mythical figures like Pallas and Venus within ornate oval frames

especially the gilt threadwork on the urn and in the flower centres

Antique Aubusson Tapestry Wallhanging or Rug: C18th France antique Kalamkari a sacred cow with paintedDating from the 18th century a French Aubusson tapestry, a style known for its flat weave design and elegant floral motifs. Historically hand woven in the French city of Aubusson, these textiles are often used as wall hangings, rugs, or "entre fentres" (decorative panels hung between windows). Features a central cascading floral bouquet, likely including roses and honeysuckle, framed by a decorative border. Hand woven from high quality wool.