Here is an absolutely extraordinary antique Chinese Foo Lions tapestry! This substantial and unique work of art was acquired directly from the estate of famed actress Gloria Swanson of Sunset Blvd. It is quite heavy as there is an enormous amount of silk threads. According to her family it was gifted to her while visiting
EXTRAORDINARY UZBEK HAND EMBROIDERED SILK ON COTTON OLD SUZANI OF BAYSUN. Uzbek silk on cotton handmade embroidery – Suzani from Baysun. It is an authentic item for decoration your interior. The base fabric is cotton , embroidery is made of silk. Age of an item second half of twenties century. The item impress by its
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20½ wide x 49½ long. This is an incredible wall hanging which probably dates to around 1850 (if not earlier) and is probably Italian but perhaps French. It consists of two embroidered oval plaques, stitched onto a panel of burgundy silk velvet. They are then elaborately decorated with couched metallic thread and embroidery and metallic