I know enough to know that this is a very nice robe. The embroidery is done with a gold metal thread and uses the technique of couching where the metal thread is laid down on top and sewed in place with another thread. So the metal threads never actually go through the fabric but lay
Here is a fabulous 19th C. Uzbek Suzani with lots of pinwheel motifs! This is a very unusual design and color palette for a Suzani of this period. The background material is also handwoven from organic linen. There seem to be some minor repair to the black color which must have oxidized over the years.
Fabulous Antique Multi-Colored Crazy Quilt, Satin, Velvet and Cotton, Embroidery, Very old with minor imperfections due to age of quilt. 6 areas on front that show signs of shredding and wear over the years. Back of quilt has more extensive shredding of material as you can see in the picture. The item “Fabulous Antique Hand
I’m not an expert on Chinese embroidery but definitely a fan. If we have had prior lives I definitely lived in China and had something to do with embroidery. Before we talk about how wonderful the embroidery is on this I would like to talk about the condition. There are quite a few issues with
Fabulous Gold Roses Antique Society Silk. Hand Emb/Pulled-Thread lge Centre. I have been collecting these stunning pieces of Society Silk Embroidery for many years. I have gone through my’stash’ and have found some to share. I have put together some information about Society Silk see below. I have for sale an Fabulous Centrepiece in’Society Silk’,
Here is a fabulous Chinese embroidery from the mid 1800s. Amazing design elements and composition. Possibly part of a robe. Dimension: 24.5 X 21. Circa: MID 19th C. Condition: Very good all original. Please add me to your favorite sellers and check out my other items. For my latest finds in antique rugs and textiles!
Here is a wonderful pair of antique Chinese crane embroidery badges or roundels. They are in excellent condition. They measure 7.5 inches in diameter. The item “FABULOUS PAIR ANTIQUE CHINESE ROUNDEL SILK GOLD EMBROIDERY TEXTILE BADGE CRANE” is in sale since Saturday, July 14, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Robes & Textiles”.
45 long, bust 36, 15 ½ sleeve measure along underarm seam. This beautiful piece is a classic of its type, probably made in the second half of the 20. It has lovely embroidery along the inside edges, the side seams and the cuffs. It is lined with a Russian cotton print, as is often the
Here is a fabulous and unusual XIXth Century Ottoman Balkan embroidery in very good condition — for collectors. The colors are all natural and still vibrant. It measures 13.5 x 14.5 inches. The item “FABULOUS ANTIQUE OTTOMAN EUROPEAN BALKAN SILK METALLIC EMBROIDERY TEXTILE” is in sale since Tuesday, January 23, 2018. This item is in
RARE ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY AMERICAN , PA. SILK EMBROIDERY PICTURE WITH PROVENANCE & DOCUMENTED FAMILY HISTORY. HELLO , THIS LISTING IS FOR A RARE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1780 AMERICAN , PA. THIS STUNNING AND VERY DETAILED SILK EMBROIDERY PICTURE HAS SUCH A QUAINT AND TOUCHING SUBJECT MATTER , A MOTHER AND HER 3 DAUGHTERS GIVING A