Vintage Indian Textile Label: Ratilal Narandas Gami | Collectible Trade Label
Antique Gujarati Fabric Mill Label with Maharaja Design – Indian Ephemera
Discover this exceptional vintage Indian textile label from the Ratilal Narandas Gami textile mill, featuring vibrant chromolithographic artwork and stunning gold-leaf border. This rare Gujarati trade label represents authentic Indian commercial art from the early-to-mid 20th century textile industry.
The magnificent design showcases a regal maharaja portrait as the centerpiece, adorned in traditional turban, jewelry, and royal blue robes with yellow borders. Surrounding vignettes depict agricultural scenes with farmers sowing seeds, symbolizing prosperity and abundance. The “TRADE MARK” medallions feature decorative elephant and rooster motifs with ornate thrones, traditional symbols of strength and awakening.
The label displays Gujarati script at the bottom alongside English text “RATILAL NARANDAS GAMI,” identifying this prestigious textile manufacturer. The artwork exemplifies traditional Indian chromolithography with intricate details, bold colors of red, yellow, blue, and green, elaborate scrollwork borders, and gold-leaf edging.
Perfect for collectors of:
- Indian textile history and trade labels
- Vintage advertising ephemera
- Gujarati cultural artifacts
- Chromolithograph prints
- Maharaja artwork
- Indian commercial art
Measures: 4 x 4.8 inches