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Indian Calligraphic Brocade Silk, brocaded with gold thread, India circa 1800.

Reads: Al-afiya malbas which traslated means clad in health and vitality
Although made in India this was almost certainly an expensive commision for a middle eastern ruler.
Measurements: 42in x 21in