This blanket (wallhanging, embroidery) is probably done by a Karakecili woman, but the crosses in the corners suggest Armenian or Greek. According ... read more
Greek island embroidery, section of a cuff with an Italianate oak leaf and acorn meander.
Probably Ionian Islands, Corfu? or Lefkada?, Northwest Greece, ... read more
Original printing proofs for the colour plates of Orientalische Teppiche. Vienna, London, Paris: k. k. Österreichisches Handels-Museum, 1892–1896, 1st ed., Imperial folio, ... read more
Beautiful natural dyed and a graphic 'shimmering' designed Rolakan weaving from the south of Sweden, circa 1900. designed with what is often ... read more
a traditional apron, called a "podia", traditionally worn by married women of the Sarakatsani, a formerly nomadic tribe of northern Greece. ... read more
Antique Swedish carriage cushion, filled and ready for use.
link 19th century.
Size: 2ft 4in x 1ft 7in (70 x 48cm).
This beautiful carriage cushion ... read more
Block-Print With Birds and Floral Design , Kalamkari And Wood-Block , Hand-Drawn Mordant-And Resist-Dyed Cotton,
From Rajasthan Region, North-West India. India.
c.1900 - ... read more
Tibetan masho (‘over-saddle’ carpet). Dark blue and white checkered center field, pearl inner border, 'rice grain' secondary border, Greek t outer border ... read more
Palampore ,Tree of Life Floral Chintz Kalamkari And Wood-Block , Hand-Drawn Mordant-And Resist-Dyed Cotton,From Gujarat Region, North-West India. India.
c.1875 - ... read more
Silk waistcoat with silk hand embroidery, English, c.1770-1790 - a typical design fashionable at the period. In very good condition. The slight ... read more
An extremely rare and finest French long shawl 1830-1840th century designed by Jean Baptiste Amédée couder, one of the best known designers ... read more
Scandinavian 'folk art' wedding-bed cover with thick sheep's wool backing made in Sweden in 1907. Surely a one-off hand-made village piece prepared ... read more
