An exquisite 17th century Italian hanging of raspberry/red silk damask brocaded with gold metal threads embellished with Baroque flourishes, tulips and birds. The hanging is made up from several pieces, edged with a gold metal braid and backed with Dupioni silk.   This piece was de accession ...

18th century Italian Chalice veil. Exquisite embroidery on white silk ground, using fine silver metal threads and purl with intricate silk embroidery floral accents. Floral sprays radiate towards center from the corners. Pairs of Dolphins faces worked in fine silver metal threads with scales in silver threads alternating ...

This is truly an amazingly beautiful Japanese textile kesa dating from the year 1760. The word kesa is derived from the Sanskrit word "kesaya". Kesa were worn by Buddhist monks, draped over the shoulder, and were sometimes used as altar cloths. People would donate their ...

An early 18th century Italian alter/vestment runner of a light coral/pink silk. Woven with appliques in silver and bronze metal threads with symbols depicting:   Thistle - Christ's crown of thornsRose - the nativity of GodDaisy - symbol for the baby JesusSun - symbol for ChristCross ...

Fortuny’s early, circa 1920’s, pattern in his “Melagrana” design, influenced by a 16th century Turkish design. Tightly woven twill with a ground of bittersweet or pomegranate with a silver metallic overlay. Edged in his signature scrolling “R” border, professionally lined and interlined. (This pattern has ...

A rare length of Fortuny 1920’s tightly woven cotton/satin fabric, the back has a silk faille backing that Fortuny is so well known for. This fabric is in his “Crosoni” pattern of a French Directoire design of a large cross motif of silver patterned oak ...

This French Aubusson Tapestry is in Excellent Overall Condition,c.1760. Featuring a Beautiful Forest Scene with Hand-dyed and woven scenes. Measuring 92"H x 89"W, Serious Inquiries are Welcome!

This Large Aubusson Tapestry, France c.1680 is in Excellent Overall Condition. Featuring Amazing Hand-woven, Hand-dyed scene, incredible for numerous designs. Measuring 117"H x 12'W, Serious Inquires are Welcome! Item ID: P1085028

An early 18th century Italian red silk brocatelle panel woven in silk on a linen ground. A heavy weight embossed panel with raised and large centered design of crowns, pomegranates and floral motif. These were once used as wall coverings and furnishing fabrics and still ...

A rare circa 1730 – 1740’s French, possibly Lyons, silk brocade table cover from the Naturalism period. A rich ground of blue silk with islands depicting a castle surrounded by large flowers and leaves woven in polychrome silk threads. The colored silks show a prime ...

An amazing circa 1710 - 50 century Italian ecclesiastical chasuble front with intricately embroidered metal and silk threads. The design of cartouche-like shapes outlined in metal thread among a pattern of curling leaves, peonies, tulips, morning glories, forget-me-nots and rosebuds all in the most remarkable ...

A little history: The Renaissance (French for "rebirth"), was a cultural movement that spanned roughly the 14th through the 17th century, beginning in Italy in the late Middle Ages and later spreading to the rest of Europe. This “rebirth” is why you’ll see so much ...

Prior to the late 18th century children were dressed as miniature adults, on offer here is a truly remarkable and rare early 18th century French or English Infant’s brocaded gown. The ground is a creamy satin with unusual cornucopias sprouting leaves and lobed leaves in ...

An amazing silk velvet wall hanging made from two lengths joined together. The ground is a rich navy blue, the design of woven silk and gold gilt threads. Rarely seen metallic threads of blue and pink are in the design with a floral motif with ...

A rare and amazing mid 15th century Italian Renaissance gold thread picture band woven for a church vestment. This piece depicts an angel at the top followed by a sun with the initials IHS, which stand for In His Service, next is another angel and ...

A mid 18th century luxurious Italian striped silk coverlet with a ground of beige and alternating stripes in colors of white, brown, green, light green, mauve, and blue. Made from several pieces exquisitely hand stitched together and all stripes matching. Edged with a solid coordinating ...