Ornament - East India Marine Hall
Handmade East India Marine Hall Ornament – Zardozi Embroidery
This handmade East India Marine Hall ornament is crafted using the traditional art of Zardozi embroidery, a centuries-old decorative technique passed down through generations of skilled artisans. Historically associated with royal garments and ceremonial textiles, Zardozi embroidery traditionally incorporates metallic gold thread, intricate hand stitching, and jeweled embellishments.
The ornament celebrates East India Marine Hall in Salem, Massachusetts, the historic headquarters of the East India Marine Society. Founded in 1799 by 22 Salem sea captains and international traders, the society established the oldest continuously operating collecting museum in the United States, now part of the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM).
Designed by architect Thomas Waldron Sumner, a protégé of renowned Salem architect Samuel McIntire, East India Marine Hall is a landmark example of Greek Revival architecture. Constructed from locally sourced Cape Ann granite, the iconic two-story antebellum building remains the historical and cultural centerpiece of the museum.
Perfect for collectors of museum memorabilia, maritime history, Salem history, architectural ornaments, and handcrafted textile art, this ornament beautifully combines traditional craftsmanship with American cultural heritage.
St. Nicolas specializes in bespoke, handmade decorations. For over 25 years, St. Nicolas has worked with a small charity in Thailand and India that helps disadvantaged rural women find work in their community, sewing decorations at home. Their handmade decorations are crafted using the traditional method of Zardozi embroidery, a highly skilled technique handed down from generation to generation that traditionally uses gold wires and jewels to embellish robes.
SHIPPING:
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IN STORE PICKUP:
We are pleased to offer in-store pickup for our local customers! Follow the steps below to pick up your online order:
- Shop online at shop.pem.org.
- At checkout, select Curbside Pickup as your shipping method and place your order.
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- Follow the instructions in your email and pick up your order at PEM Shop, located at 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970.
- Orders not picked up within two weeks of the order date will be canceled and refunded.
Please Note:
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Please allow 2–3 days from the purchase date for order processing.
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In-store pickup is available Thursday through Monday, 10 am–5 pm.
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Please wait for your order-ready email before visiting for pickup.
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To initiate a return, please contact us at contactus@pem.org. Please include your order information and details about the item you wish to return. Our team will provide instructions for the return process.
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