Clars Auctions is proud to present our Asian Textiles category, offering expert services to value, appraise, and sell Asian textiles and embroidery from across the continent.
Our team specializes in evaluating and showcasing rare and historic textiles from regions including China, India, Korea, Japan, and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or exploring the world of Asian textiles for the first time, we are an established Bay Area auction house with a strong history of connecting collectors and sellers worldwide.
Sold: $45,750
Textiles Featured in Our Asian Art Auctions
Our Asian textile auctions span centuries of artistry, featuring objects rich in history, symbolism, and technique. Clars Auctions presents a diverse selection of traditional and ceremonial fabrics, each representing the cultural legacy of its origin. Our auctions regularly feature:
- Imperial Robes & Court Attire: From the Chinese Qing dynasty’s dragon robes to ceremonial garments, these silk masterpieces are renowned for their gold-thread embroidery, rank badges, and religious iconography.
- Japanese Kimonos & Obi Belts: Including silk kimonos with seasonal motifs, hand-painted details, and rare Meiji and Edo period fabrics prized by collectors worldwide.
- Indian Textiles: Examples include vibrant phulkaris, hand-woven cotton and silk saris, richly embroidered zardozi works, and intricate block-printed cloths from Gujarat and Rajasthan. Many Indian textiles are hand-dyed and produced using ancient techniques that are still preserved today.
- Korean Bojagi & Hanbok Garments: Traditional Korean patchwork cloths (bojagi) used for ceremonies and gift-wrapping, along with decorative textiles used in Hanbok attire.
- Silk Panels & Wall Hangings: Often featuring landscapes, birds, florals, and mythological scenes, these works are highly decorative and sought after for interior display.
- Religious & Ritual Textiles: Thangka scrolls, Buddhist altar cloths, and temple hangings that highlight religious devotion and cultural storytelling, offering both artistic and spiritual value.
Every item is thoroughly cataloged, including provenance, material details, and historical context, to attract interest from collectors, decorators, scholars, and institutions.
Sell Asian Textiles with Clars
Have a unique textile piece or family heirloom you’re considering selling? At Clars, we streamline the consignment process to help you connect with serious collectors and institutions worldwide. Whether you’re selling a single ceremonial robe or an entire collection of embroidered textiles, our specialists will:
- Provide complimentary Asian art valuations
- Conduct fair market, donation, and insurance appraisals
- Photograph and catalog items with expert detail
- Offer a tailored campaign to a global audience
As a respected California Asian art auction gallery, Clars ensures that your works are presented to the right buyers. We welcome individual consignors, estates, and institutions looking to deaccession historical fabrics with care and professionalism.
