Early Embroidered Silk Velvet Church Hanging With Madonna: C17th Italy antique coat where it hasn’t been embroidered

where it hasn’t been embroidered you can still see the pencil drawn motifs which were drawn by the designer ready to be embroidered

the top of the print has patterned blinds decoratively finished with tassels and a draped pelmet printed with wild horses

210 X110cm

The price quoted is for one shade

Early Embroidered Silk Velvet Church Hanging With Madonna: C17th Italy antique coat where it hasn’t been embroideredDating from the 17th century this early silk embroidered ecclesiastical hanging with gilt wire appliqud elements. Made from gold and red silk plush velvets inset with tent stitch embroidered corners with a central panel depicting a Madonna figure. Handworked in silk threads with angels and surrounded by gilt wire embroidered star and floral motifs. The hanging is edged with gold bullion braiding and fringing which may have been added at a later date.