Chinese Framed Embroidered Cuff

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Textiles: Hangings Pre 1920: item #490752
CH2029

Beautiful hand-embroidered cuff from early 20th century, from Chinese robe. Motives include peony and butterflies. Peony is sewn with forbidden stitch. Elegant gilded frame.

Framed Chinese embroidery

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Textiles: Hangings Pre 1920: item #488515
CH2017

This exquisite Chinese embroidery is in perfect condition. Motives include peonies, fruit, butterflies, bats, and mushrooms. The central vase is sewn with forbidden stitch. Beautifully framed. Embroidery diameter is 11 3/4". Framed size is 23 3/4" by 24".

Chinese Framed Embroidery

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Textiles: Hangings Pre 1950: item #488511
CH2021

Early 20th century Chinese embroidery with peony motif in forbidden stitch. Embroidery is 7 3/4" by 9". Framed size is 14 7/8" by 16 1/2".

Stunning collection of KUBA cloth SHOOWA

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Textiles: Hangings Pre 1980: item #101961
1077

Textiles are very important to the Kuba peoples of Zaire (Democratic Republic of the Congo), for virtually all members of adult society are involved in cloth production. The production of textiles provides an interesting social commentary, for Kuba men and women are responsible for different tasks in this process. The raffia used in Kuba cloths was probably cultivated in the fields and then woven on a loom by men. Women were most likely responsible for the finishing touches, such as the embroide... Click for details

2 Adorable Deco Embroidered Soda Fountain Scenes

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Textiles: Hangings Pre 1930: item #99342

These two embroidered pictures from England *scream* Art Deco with their soda fountain theme, stylized forms and sophisticated, vibrant colors. Each is tape-mounted beneath glass to its mat, backing board and felt

The one measuring about 6" x 6" still has its original tape that looks like marbled paper, but the larger 8" x 6" picture has m... Click for details