Gilt Thread on Velvet Embroidered Tree of Life panel: C19th Syria interiors cream embroidered silk ‘piano’ shawl

cream embroidered silk ‘piano’ shawl with an abundance of hand embroidered flowers and long hand knotted silk fringe

woman often held objects such as mirrors

169 x 65cm

it has an original shop label which reads ‘Muntzer & Son

This miniature was probably produced by the Anglo-Indian or ”Company” school at Delhi

Gilt Thread on Velvet Embroidered Tree of Life panel: C19th Syria interiors cream embroidered silk ‘piano’ shawlAn expertly worked old gold embroidered tree of life with birds on a black cotton velvet ground. Dating from the late 19th century and hand worked in Syria this is a good example of traditional gilt work embroidery from this region. Hand embroidered over card in a basket type stitch which gives a raised stumpwork effect. The panel would greatly benefit from being stretched and mounted, a service we can offer from our dedicated studio in the Cotswolds,