Vintage Mid-Century Alfred Shaheen Koi Fish Linen Textile Panel - Signed 45" x 26"

Authentic Mid-Century Hawaiian Textile ArtOwn a pristine piece of mid-century modern design history. This authentic, vintage fabric panel was designed by the legendary Hawaiian textile innovator Alfred Shaheen during the 1950s or 1960s.This hand-screened print features a dynamic school of five koi fish swimming elegantly across a textured base. Shaheen’s master craftsmanship shines through in the brilliant rust-orange tones, bold black details, and intricate metallic gold accent inks that outline the geometric patterns of the fish scales.Collector Status & AuthenticitySigned Piece: The iconic script "Shaheen" signature is hand-printed directly into the screen layout near the tail of the lower koi fish.Deadstock Condition: This panel features its original raw, unhemmed factory edges on all sides. It has never been sewn, laundered, tailored, or altered.Versatile Display Options: A highly sought-after piece for collectors. It is perfectly sized to be stretched over a canvas frame, mounted behind UV glass, or hung using vintage teak poster rails.Product SpecificationsDesigner: Alfred ShaheenOrigin: Printed in Hawaii, USAEra: Circa 1950s / 1960sPattern: Swimming Koi / CarpDimensions: 45" L x 26" W (Single self-contained repeating scene)Material: Medium-weight linen or linen-cotton blendCondition ReportExcellent Vintage Condition. The screen-printed inks remain remarkably vibrant, and the raised metallic gold overlay shows excellent reflectivity with no major flaking. The unbleached linen background retains its beautiful original texture. No dry rot, structural tears, or major blemishes are present. Please review all high-resolution photos for close-up details on the weave and ink quality.Care & Shipping NotesTo preserve the delicate, decades-old metallic pigments, do not dry clean or machine wash this textile. If ironing is needed to remove storage creases, iron strictly on the reverse side using a low heat setting and a protective pressing cloth. Your panel will be carefully rolled or lightly folded with tissue padding to prevent ink creasing during transit.