Antique Rare Silk Lampas Wallhanging Hand Woven Silk Panel: C18th France dogs and owls Another figural bobbin lace panel

Another figural bobbin lace panel

many of these specific designs were made in India for the Persian market during the 19th and early 20th centuries

This beautiful cover would fit a double bed or sofa but would also make a fabulous curtain panel

it has appliqués and embroidered flowers in soft mauves and taupes with net lace reverse appliqued panels and tucks running around the shoulders to give shape

The punched repouse decorative work has an overall repeating pattern with foliate  motifs while the central band has depictions of: 2 lions attacking an elephant and a deer

Antique Rare Silk Lampas Wallhanging Hand Woven Silk Panel: C18th France dogs and owls Another figural bobbin lace panelThis is probably the best silk brocaded panel of its type that we have had to date. Dating from the 18th century and probably originating from, Lyon, this is an extraordinary and elaborate French silk brocaded panel . Similar silks were often used for high status purposes, luxury furnishing fabrics for French royal residences. We think this may have been designed as wall covering. The panel features elaborate floral bouquets, including roses and