15th Century Silk Velvet Ferronerie Pattern suzani worked in coloured silk upon

worked in coloured silk upon original home spun linen ground

Some rubbing to silk on wired flower drops

This exquisite fabric would be perfect for upholstery projects

Hand woven with immense skill using coloured wools and silks The quality of the weaving is truly exceptional

15th Century Silk Velvet Ferronerie Pattern suzani worked in coloured silk uponA panel of voided Olive Green silk velvet showing the Ferronerie pattern Centre panel of a dismantled Chasuble Florence or Venice dating from second half of the 15th Century The silk and metallic braids are 17th century This museum worthy textiles is over 500 years old and is in an antique condition with appropriate signs of wear commensurate with this immense age Has at some some in the past been bonded onto an 18th century green cotton backing which