a Rare Jain Shrine Cloth – Ashtamangal Exquisitely embroidered in Mochi Bharat chain stitch, this sacred textile represents the revered Ashtamangal (Eight Auspicious Symbols) central to Jain ritual practice. Worked in fine silk thread on a wool ground, the piece reflects the extraordinary craftsmanship of artisans from Kutch, Gujarat, a region celebrated for its rich embroidery traditions. Such shrine cloths were traditionally used in Jain devotional settings, often placed in temples or personal altars, carrying deep symbolic and spiritual significance. Origin: Kutch, Gujarat, India Date: Circa 1875–1900 Technique: Mochi Bharat chain stitch embroidery Material: Silk on wool Size: 28 × 33cm A rare and culturally important example of Western Indian devotional textile art. (20260418_173200).