The tryst of Indian and Chinese elements on traditional Indian textiles is an old tale. From ancient times, the “Silk Route” was the path traveled by cultures of both nations, who interacted with one another and enriched the style and taste of their people. This handwoven Banarasi brocade patch is an example of the union of the two cultures, on a lovely red ground. Handwoven cloud motifs surround a roaring dragon image on the fabric. In Chinese culture, a dragon is synonymous with royalty, a symbol of the ancient dynasties. Woven on the luxurious silk of India, the dragon is the perfect motif to represent power and opulence in your space.