18th Century Genoa Silk Velvet Braid 427cm 16th century religious embroidery Camera makes it look flat

Camera makes it look flat which it isn't

Sold by the foot (12 inches ) There are currently 13 feet available

SIZE  21 inches x 12 inches  (53cm x 30cm)

Rare example entire surface covered in needlework using naturally dyed wools and silks upon home spun linen canvas

Silk and metallic gold embroidery on a burgundy dark red velvet ground

18th Century Genoa Silk Velvet Braid 427cm 16th century religious embroidery Camera makes it look flat4. 5 YARDS. Antique Italian Silk Velvet Braid Genoa early 18th century Rare hard to find braid Approx 300 years old . Beautiful gently time worn appeal with general signs of wear commensurate with age and use SIZE Just over 4. 5 yards x 2 inches deep (427cm X 5cm) S5498