Antique Velvet Pillow Renaissance Pomegranate Panel passementerie_french For many centuries a normal

For many centuries a normal practice The beautiful antique panels

Central needlework panel depicting a saint

Some rubbing /lifting to gold silk surface threads the magenta silk below this is still strong and stable so no weakness to fabric

incorporating 7 colours

Backed with antique silk brocade

Antique Velvet Pillow Renaissance Pomegranate Panel passementerie_french For many centuries a normalHand made bespoke pillow A panel of Cisele Velvet . Venetian and dating from second half of 16th century An Ottoman Pomegranate design. The deep pile Magenta silk velvet voided to reveal a gold metallic ground. Further embellished with Silver metal thread Boucle work. Over antique moss green mohair velvet and finished with early 18th century gold metallic braid Museum worthy textile. Superb time worn appeal with signs of wear commensurate with immense