Description (Labels & Markings)
Hand written label adhered to kalaga reads '82', this is in reference to Singer's original inventory.
Event Date
Author: Annie McKay

Description (Physical description)
Kalaga (tapestry) depicting the story of Tyaungbyon spirit brother, surrounded by embroidered borders depicting birds, with a smaller floral motif. The kalaga is heavily damaged and fragile, sequins have eroded as well as the paper piecing being visible and deteriorated.
The tapestry is made from a red wool cloth with a combination of embroidery straight onto the material as well as paper piecing attached. The centre of the wool is heavily decorated and depicts the story of Tyaungbyon. The figures are seen with gold and sequin detailing. There is a green felt-like material sewn onto the red wool to depict trees. Around the outside of the centre panel, are embroidered flowers. A number of these, particularly on either side of the kalaga, have petals and even whole flowers are missing. It appears as if they have degraded due to the paper used in their shaping. There is a large amount of remnants left where the flowers would have once been. The outer border of the kalaga consists of birds made out of sequins, some of which have eroded or become unattached from the object. Along the bottom of the kalaga, the salvage of the fabric can be seen.
There is insect damage such as holes seen in the tapestry. In addition, there is staining and possibly a small amount of mould seen on the back of the tapestry, however, it is unknown as to whether this is indeed mould.
Event Date 27/11/2017
Author: Annie McKay