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Kalaga Embroidered Burmese tapestries. Kalagas were orginally developed in Burma (now Myanmar) at the Mandalay court (1850-1885) to serve as wall hangings, curtains, room partitions, coffin covers and theatre backdrops. These traditional Burmese tapestries depicted scenes from various legends as well as events of religious importance

kaolin A fine white china clay used as the main ingredient in hard paste porcelain. Source: Antiques Price Guide 2004, Judith Miller ISBN -7894-9550-3

kaolin kaolin (china clay) - A fine white granite clay used in hard-paste porcelain.

kapok A lightweight fiber made from the seeds of the kapok tree and used to stuff teddy bears. Source: Antiques Price Guide 2004, Judith Miller ISBN -7894-9550-3

Kate Greenaway Greenaway, Kate - Victorian children's book author and illustrator, Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) stole the hearts of young and old with her charming depictions of young children. Several of her images were reproduced by prominent silver companies during the Victorian era for figural napkin rings, which are now the most highly sought after figurals.

Kingwood A Brazilian wood, also called violet wood from the color of its markings, used in fine cabinetwork. Given its name because it was preferred by the kings of France in the 18th century.

kneehole desk Desk with a solid lower portion but with an opening for the knees of a person seated at it.

knop The decorative knob on lids and covers, and also the bulge on the stem of a candlestick or glass. Source: Antiques Price Guide 2004, Judith Miller ISBN -7894-9550-3

KPM Porcelain Paintings Few other mediums afford artists the expression of such luminous beauty than porcelain. The smooth, cool surface gives paintings an almost translucent quality, as thought the light is reflected from within. KPM porcelain represents the crème de la crème of this art form and signed pieces are highly sought after and rare.