17th Century Genoa Silk Velvet antique persian textiles Within a grosspoint border worked

Within a grosspoint border worked in wool

Exquisite Antique French Face Screen

Hand loomed cotton ground

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A 17th century crewelwork applique

17th Century Genoa Silk Velvet antique persian textiles Within a grosspoint border workedA fragment of antique Cisele velvet Italian (Genoa) and dating from second half of the 17th century Silk velvet voided to reveal pale gold silk ground Beautiful example of skilled intricate weaving ,incorporating 7 colours This decorative, polychrome velvet, achieved using multiple differently colored warps, is a fine example. Glorious velvets like this proved exceedingly sought after throughout Europe for embellishing suites of upholstered seating.