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1920s Woman s Skirt from Yunnan Minority, China
Located in Taipei, TW
Very rare 1920s woman's skirt. Blue cotton and yellow silk embroidery on white cotton of repeated
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1920s Chinese Tribal Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Cotton, Silk

19th Century Central Asian Textile and Indigo Cushion
By Simeona Leona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine 19th century Uzbek Silk embroidery band hand appliquéd to vintage Chinese indigo futon cloth
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19th Century Uzbek Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Cotton, Silk

19th c. Fireplace Screen Gilt Framed Silk Needlework Painting On A Brass Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare very fine early 19th c./late 18th c. Silk Needlework Painting--done in silk embroidery on a
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19th Century Unknown Rococo Antique Silk Embroidery

Portuguese Castelo Branco Embroidered Hanging
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
Rare and exquisite Castelo Branco Embroidered Panel Portuguese and dating from 18th century Silk
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18th Century Portuguese Romantic Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Linen, Silk

Portuguese Castelo Branco Embroidered Wedding Coverlet
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
(Marriage Coverlet) Portuguese and dating from circa 1700 Silk embroidery upon a Orche linen ground
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Late 17th Century Portuguese Romantic Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Linen, Silk

Tapi Sarong
Located in Portland, ME
design and further decorated with metallic threads, silk embroidery, mica fragments and other shiny
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Silk Embroidery

A Silk Work Embroidery Picture
Located in buntingford, hertfordshire
Under glass, depicting two Leopards looking to the background, where a group of soldiers are congregated, monkey's and snakes take refuge in the trees above. Below, the phrase 'In Th...
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1820s English School Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Chinese Antique Scholar s Trunk
Located in SOMIS, CA
paintings, books and silk embroideries . The trunk itself is substantial, yet finely made with rows of
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19th Century Chinese Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Wood

A Silk and Metal Thread Embroidery of The Annunciation
Located in New York, NY
A silk and metal thread embroidery of The Annunciation; framed in a period Italian cassetta frame
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Large Italian Luca, Poly-Chrome Silk Pictorial Embroidery Circa 1770
Located in Haslemere, GB
Antique Italian Silk Pictorial Embroidery Panel Large Antique Italian poly-chrome silk floss
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1760s Italian Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Antique Persian Silk and Metal Thread Embroidery
Located in London, GB
Persian silk and metal thread embroidery Size: 94 x 57cm circa 1700 The red and blue
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Late 17th Century Antique Silk Embroidery

Flemish Hand Embroidery 16th Century Gothic Silk Gold threat Liturgical
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Flemish hand embroidery from the 15th to 16th century adorns this chasuble fragment, depicting
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16th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Gold

Embroidered Wall Hanging Tapestry, Early 18th Century
Located in Portland, ME
three-dimensional. The polychrome silk embroidery is executed in long and short and stem stitches. De
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Uzbeki Silk Suzani and Silk Pillow Embroidery First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Sozni (or Suzani) embroidery is a style of embroidery from Uzbekistan. This is a beautiful dowry
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Early 20th Century Uzbek Islamic Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

1920s Black Silk Chiffon Party Dress with Embroidery
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s Black Silk Chiffon Party Dress. Black silk chiffon party dress with scoop neckline, green
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1920s Antique Silk Embroidery

1920 s Black Silk Handbag Embellished withTambour Embroidery
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an handsome 1920's vintage, black silk bag lavishly embellished with tambour embroidery
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Silk Embroidery

18th Century Lampas Silk Floral Embroidery Free Mason Almighty Eye Framed France
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Immerse yourself in the elegance and mystery of this 18th-century French lampas silk artwork
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Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

19th century raised gold work embroidery liturgical on red silk velvet Belgium
Located in Antwerpen, BE
embroidery. Originating from Belgium, this piece is a testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship of the era
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Baroque Revival Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Wool, Silk

1920s Vintage Black Silk Dress with Intricate Floral Embroidery
Located in Portland, OR
This true vintage 1920's black silk dress is accented with intricate fine hand embroidery including
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1920s Unknown Antique Silk Embroidery

Babani "Le Niu-Tse" Silk Kimono with Gold Embroidery
By Babani
Located in Topanga, CA
Rare Babani couture silk kimono, decorated with the most intricate pink, green and yellow gold
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silk Embroidery

Moroccan Fez Embroidery Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Moroccan textiles from the city of Fez. Intricate all-over silk floss on linen embroidery
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Art Deco Black Silk Velvet Cape with Gold Metallic Embroidery
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a luxurious black silk velvet cloak or cape with a one button closure at its neckline, a
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Silk Embroidery

16th Century Embroidery Pillow
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
Italian Renaissance work , most likely Florence Exquisitely embroidery using coloured silks and
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16th Century Italian Baroque Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Metallic Thread

Vintage Chinese Blue Silk Sash Belt with Chain Stitched Embroidery
Located in Antwerp, BE
Circa 1930 Chinese blue silk sash with cream and gold chain stitch embroidered floral design. The
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Silk Embroidery

18th Century Ottoman Embroidery Cover
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
Magnificent Antique Ottoman Cover Finest quality Dark Pinky Red silk (some photos make it look
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1790s Turkish Islamic Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Antique 17th Century Embroidery Pillow
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
century (circa 1680) Depicting an abundance of flowers worked in pastel coloured silks within twisted
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Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Linen, Silk

1920s Vintage Dress in Ivory Silk With Pink Embroidery and Topstitching
Located in Portland, OR
pink silk braided tie at the neck and it is decorated with gorgeous pink embroidery, smock pleating
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1920s Unknown Antique Silk Embroidery

19th Century Meiji Japanese Embroidery
Located in Rome, IT
The Meiji era produced some of the highest quality silk textiles. The engravings of oil paintings
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Metallic Thread

Exceptional Antique Silver Thread Embroidery
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique exceptional China trade silver thread embroidery made for a US Navy Officer "In Remembrance
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk, Thread, Wood, Wool

Antique Handbag Chinese Embroidery Gold Metallic Dragon Black Silk Bag Purse
Located in Portland, OR
This fine silk late 19th Century antique Chinese bag came from an estate I handled that had an
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19th Century Chinese Antique Silk Embroidery

Antique 17th Century Embroidery Pillow
By Soft Baroque
Located in Canterbury, GB
Hand Made Bespoke Pillow An exceptional Silk Velvet Panel Dating from late 16th early 17th Century
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Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Metallic Thread

Vintage Rust Burgundy Silk Kimono w/ Gold Metallic Embroidery for Fall
Located in Portland, OR
kimono has a snap for the collar in the back so it can be folded down and beautiful silk lining. This
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Silk Embroidery

Vintage Caftan Chinese Blue Fine Silk Purple Dragon Embroidery Kaftan One Size
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage ultra fine silk caftan came from an estate of vintage Chinese and Japanese textiles
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Silk Embroidery

Antique 19th Century Central Asian Lakai Embroidery
Located in Concord, MA
Very graphic antique 19th century central Asian Lakai embroidery. Mounting services available
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Mid-19th Century Central Asian Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Art Deco 7 Ft. Black Silk Manila Piano Shawl With White Floral Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco black silk piano shawl hand embroidered with white silk floral design and 12" hand knotted
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Early 20th Century Philippine Antique Silk Embroidery

WWI Embroidery in Tramp Art Frame
Located in Fitzroy, Victoria
World War 1 hand-embroidery on silk, in a carved & stepped tramp art frame with a bird's eye maple
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1910s Folk Art Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk, Wood

Greek Island Embroidery Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Greek Island ottoman influenced needlepoint embroidery. Silk on handwoven linen. Natural linen back
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Early 20th Century Greek Antique Silk Embroidery

Antique Uzbek Embroidery, Suzani, Central Asia, 19th Century
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
A large, extremely decorative and colorful embroidery from Central Asia, possibly the Tashkent
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19th Century Uzbek Tribal Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Linen, Silk

16th Century Embroidery Bespoke Hand Made Pillow
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
Italian Renaissance work , most likely Florence Exquisitely embroidery using coloured silks and
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16th Century Italian Baroque Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Venetian Embroidery Pillow by Eleganza Italiana
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Venetian silver and gold thread embroidery with its original genuine turquoise stone
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Metallic Thread

17th Century raised silverwork Embroidery stylized blooming Flowers Flanders
Located in Antwerpen, BE
artistry of silk and gold embroidery. Beautifully preserved and framed in oak, it highlights the
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17th Century Belgian Baroque Revival Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Metallic Thread

First Quarter of the 19th Century Oval Floral Embroidery
Located in Boston, MA
First quarter of the 19th century oval floral embroidery in original framing.
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Early 19th Century American Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk, Thread, Wood

19th Century Chinese Antique Golden Lily Slippers With Embroidery
Located in SOMIS, CA
lotus petals for which men covetted as beauty and erotic symbols. Embroidered silks featuring pink
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19th Century Chinese Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Uzbek Embroidery or "Suzani", Central Asia, Late 19th Century
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
These large embroideries were produced within a sedentary environment, originating from the oasis
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Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Uzbek Embroidery or Suzani, Central Asia, 19th Century
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
An exceptionally nice example of this type of embroidery from Central Asia. The iconography of
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19th Century Uzbek Tribal Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk, Linen

Antique Uzbek Suzani or Embroidery, Central Asia, 19th Century
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
clear that it is from the Shakhrysabs region of Uzbekistan in Central Asia. Generally, the purple silk
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19th Century Uzbek Tribal Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

19th Century raised goldwork Embroidery stylized Foliage Flowers Fruits France
Located in Antwerpen, BE
goldwork embroidery. Crafted on a backdrop of pristine white silk, this masterpiece showcases exquisite
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Mid-19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Yomut Turkmen or Turkoman Embroidery, Central Asia, 19th Century
By Turkoman
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
. The embroidery consists of silk thread (slightly worn in places, see detail images) on a distinctively
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Mid-19th Century Turkmen Tribal Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Uzbek Embroidery Bed Cover or Wall Hanging, 19th Century
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
An extremely colorful and visually graphic example of Uzbek embroidery from Central Asia. These
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19th Century Uzbek Tribal Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Linen, Silk

18th C French Shroud of Turin Embroidery
Located in North Egremont, MA
A late 18th century French devotional embroidery depicting the Shroud of Besançon, which was a
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Late 18th Century French Antique Silk Embroidery

Antique Uzbek Suzani or Embroidery, Central Asia, Late 19th Century
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
The aesthetic of these embroideries from Central Asia often depict colorful floral themes, in Stark
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Late 19th Century Uzbek Tribal Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Chinese Altar Piece Embroidery Early 19 th c Qianlong
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Large Chinese altar piece embroidery on silk, early 19 th c ,period of Qianlong, with dragons in
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Silk Embroidery

19th Century Religious Silk Vestment
Located in Chicago, IL
. Trailing ecclesiastical silk and gold thread embroidery with Australian wild flower motif and Christian
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Early 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Gold

Antique and Rare Chinese Silk Fragments
Located in Milano, Italy
wedding garment and is entirely embroidered in silk on silk. The name of these embroideries was Maonan and
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk, Wood

Pair of Italian Silk Pillows and French Aubusson Pillows, 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Italian Baroque rectangular silk pillows with embroidery and tassels. Pair of French
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Tapestry, Silk

Mens 18th Century Silk Embroidered Waistcoat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mens 18th century silk embroidered waistcoat. Ivory silk front with delicate floral embroidery
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18th Century Antique Silk Embroidery

Vintage Kimono of Cream Silk, Pillow
By Rebecca Vizard
Located in St. Joseph, LA
Vintage Kimono of cream silk hand embroidery on rich royal blue. Backed with cream linen. Sewn
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Early 20th Century Other Antique Silk Embroidery

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Antique Silk Embroidery For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique silk embroidery for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, silk and linen. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of antique silk embroidery — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of antique silk embroidery, those designed in Baroque, Regency and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. A well-made object in our assortment of antique silk embroidery has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Atelier Lam, antique textiles galleries and Rajhastani are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Silk Embroidery?

Prices for a piece of antique silk embroidery start at $50 and top out at $99,021 with the average selling for $1,450.
Questions About Antique Silk Embroidery
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Chinese silk embroidery is an art form that involves stitching highly detailed traditional images onto silk fabric by hand. The Chinese name for the art form is xiuhua or zhahua. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of Chinese silk embroidery.