Silk Tapestries

The Martyrdom of Santa Barbara Wool and silk tapestry Bruges, 1530-50 270 x 198 cm Expertise by Professor Guy Delmarcel This Flemish tapestry is a remarkable example of 16th-century craftsmanship, distinguished by its exceptionally well-preserved color palette. The medaillon-shaped center stands out against a background of dark blue roses and acanthus leaves. It depicts the martyrdom of Saint Barbara, identified by the tower where she was imprisoned. According to legend, her father, Dioscorus, is about to behead her with a scimitar, while an angel descends from the heavens to strike him with lightning. At the bottom, beneath Saint Barbara, two fantastical creatures. On the left is a griffon depicted with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. On the right is a creature with the body of a leopard, the head of an elephant adorned in a fancy blue cloak. Both animals face each other standing either side of a green hill top in the middle of the tapestry. The lavish scene of the tapestry is framed by a border which is embellished with foliage, flowers and fantastical elephant heads in blue and white on a red background. The corners and center of the edges display goldsmith-objects. The vibrant brick-red colour and striking bluish-green leaves create a stunning visual impact, showcasing the outstanding state of conservation. Professor Guy Delmarcel connects this tapestry to a series of textiles produced in Bruges after 1530, characterized by their fantastical nature scenes populated with imaginative creatures. Most feature similar roses and acanthus-leaves as well as other vegetation, with wild animals appearing ready to attack. Two almost identical pieces preserved at the Art Institute of Chicago (Bruges, 336 x 599 cm) and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam ("Tournai," 285 x 490 cm) serve as prime examples. The entire surface is filled with greenery, along with birds and fantastic animals. This tapestry exemplifies the rich decorative style of the time, merging naturalistic and poetic elements with exotic animals that spark the imagination. Other works of this type follow the theme of the "Closed Garden." In the lower register, fantastical creatures occasionally appear, as seen in the exquisite Bruges Tapestry displayed at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, and in the example from the Burrell Collection in Glasgow. The Parisian tapestry from Bruges features a mythical animal in the lower register, dressed in blue fabric, which closely resembles the animal in our tapestry. If Enghien or other centers produced similar pieces, several elements suggest a stronger connection to Bruges for two formal reasons: The overall colour-palette of our tapestry fabric characterized by pronounced brick-red colours and bluish-green leaves, aligns more closely with Bruges than with Tournai or Enghien. The intricate border design with the warm brick-red background, adorned with floral motifs, goldsmith-inspired elements such as incense burners and small bells, can be traced back to Bruges around 1530. This style, often associated with heraldic imagery, underscores the tapestry's connection to the city's rich artistic heritage. A comparable example is the tapestry featuring the Arms of Paolo Giovio, now part of the Prince of Liechtenstein's collection in Vaduz. This piece, set against a brick-red background, depicts arms and armors, cornucopias, boys riding grotesque dolphins, as well as various flowers and leaves. All available literature dates this group of tapestries to the second quarter of the sixteenth century. A key formal element further supports this dating: the executioner, depicted preparing to behead Barbara, wields a Turkish scimitar, a reference to the frequent Ottoman incursions into Central Europe beginning with the 1529 siege of Vienna...

A rather fascinating silk embroidery panel that depicts an American eagle perched on a shield, with laurel branches and shooting arrows under the...

Tapestry is a form of textile art, traditionally woven by hand on a loom. Tapestry is weft-faced weaving, in which all the warp threads are hidden in the completed work, unlike cloth weaving where both the warp and the weft threads may be visible. In tapestry weaving, weft yarns are typically discontinuous; the artisan interlaces each colored weft back and forth in its own small pattern area. It is a plain weft-faced weave having weft threads of different colors worked over portions of the warp to form the design. Most weavers use a natural warp thread, such as wool, linen or cotton. The weft threads are usually wool or cotton but may include silk, gold, silver, or other alternatives. The success of decorative tapestry can be partially explained by its portability (Le Corbusier once called tapestries...

16th Century Enghien Dutch Wool Silk Flora Fauna Tapestry Offered for sale is a rare and earl Dutch Enghien Workshop tapestry from the second half of the 16th century. The tapestry...

Artist: Manufacture aubusson - France Period: 19th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool Width: 220 cm Height: 140 cm Beautiful 19th-century Aubusson tapestry depictin...

- Title: Seasons - Set of 5 Aubusson tapestries - Beginning of 19th century - circa 1810-1820 - Wool and silk with wooden frames - Dimensions of each panel: 58 x 205 cm - Origin: A...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original pair of circa 1850 Silk Embroidered pictures depicting birds and fruit A very good looking and decorative pair, they hav...

This antique Suzani consists of all hand-embroidery work, with vibrant colored silk threading.

This 19th-century French Verdure tapestry features a lush woodland scene with towering trees, a tranquil deer, and a distant château. Woven in wool and silk, its rich earthy tones an...

Wall Decoration Silk Embroidered Tapestry Icon 'Mother of God with Baby Jesus in Her Arms' Introducing our exquisite silk tapestry 12 century icon replica, featuring fine silk embr...

Regency period Sampler, 1827, by Maria Thurgood. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering floral border. Colours silver, light brow...

79321 Signed Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 02'02 x 03'03. In the grand tradition of Ottoman imperial artistry, this hand-knotted vintage Turkish silk Hereke rug is an exquisite te...

ANTIQUE GEORGE III SILK, SILVER THREAD NEEDLEWORK AND STUMPWORK EMBROIDERY A charming depiction of the baby Moses being discovered in the bullrushes by the Pharaoh’s daughter, all w...

A fine and exuberant late 19th century Aubusson tapestry, depicting a gallant scene in a pastoral setting. Two maidens recline in a small boat on a river, against a background of tre...

Known as Jinabori during 16th century when warfare was common in feudal Japan, the sleeveless jacket was created to be worn outside of the armor by samurai warriors. In addition to s...

ANTIQUE EMBROIDERED FLORAL TEXTILE PANEL A hugely decorative piece depicting branches of a tree with different types of flowers and foliage. There is a somewhat timeless, almost ab...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Georgian circa 1780-1800 silk tapestry with fine penwork and oval gold giltwood frame This pi...

A spectacular antique Chinese embroidery panel dated from (circa 19th century), professionally framed with linen mat, purchased from A...

A rare, late-18th century, silk, embroidered, double hemisphere, world map, blackwork, sampler, showing the tracks of captain cook’s three voyages - Illustrating public understanding of the world in the late-18th century and the recent discoveries of the time delineating the tracks of Captain Cook’s three voyages. - Shows the incentive for further exploration during the 19th century as no mass is indicated within the southern polar region, the interior portions of western North America, Africa, and Australia are still relatively void of detail even though California is no longer shown as an island. - Includes beautifully worked allegories of the four continents Asia, the Americas, Africa & Europe, a cartouche being supported by two angels and a compass - The cream, silk ground is finely embroidered with a variety of stiches in black, silk threads emulating the black ink on maps. -“Recent international conflicts and voyages by Captain Cook and others made the study of geography exciting at the time this map was made. Elaborate embroidered maps...

Sver by Natalie Van der Massen Dimensions: 100 x 80cm Materials: Silk. Dyed blue and grey Technique: Manually woven, and painted. Hand-craf...

' Impression of Blossom' Silk Contemporary Tapestry, Watercolour Technique, Bright Multi-Coloured shades after and in collaboration with American watercolor artist Misha Lenn in coll...

Silk on cotton canvas, Summa by Grace Atkinson These unique pieces are entirely handcrafted using a traditional technique developed in the 14th century by the Hutsuls; highlanders w...

Discover the timeless elegance of this early 20th-century Aubusson or Flanders tapestry featuring a captivating design of a shepherd with sheep. This tapestry depicts a pastoral sce...

Discover the timeless elegance of this early 20th-century French Aubusson tapestry featuring a captivating design of a bird in the garden. This tapestry depicts a pastoral landscape ...

Period: 19th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool Width: 1m60 Height: 1m25 Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French family business spe...

American marking sampler, featuring five sample alphabets and a numerical progression in contrasting styles and stitch. The sampler was stitched by Anna Woodbury, born 1839, and assi...

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1793, by Anne Williamson. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Intricately detailed meandering strawberry bord...

Three-part, antique, French embroidery, Aubusson, tapestry, wall decoration. Antique original condition. In places in need of restoration. Dime...

Tribal 1920s Indian hand embroidered silk tapestry with ethnic geometric patterns, set on a wooden frame, ready to be hanged on a wall.

Celebrate the rich heritage of Asian craftsmanship with this exquisite 100% silk Suzani textile, meticulously hand-embroidered by skilled artisans. A true work of art, this piece emb...

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"Exquisite fine handwoven Aubusson style tapestry from the early 21th century, featuring a design reminiscent of François Boucher's paintings. Titled 'Le Berger Galant,' this captiva...

Presented is a patriotic silk and metallic thread trapunto embroidered souvenir, dating to the late 19th century. The banner has a tan silk field, with "E. Pluribus Unum" embroidered...

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"Exquisite fragment of a border of a French Aubusson tapestry from the middle of the 17th century, featuring a beautiful design of flowers and nice natural colours, entirely hand wov...

Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be also use for cushions, or frames. Adorned with a captivating design from the Napoleon...

Rare Antique Woman's Silk Ceremonial Headscarf (Kiet), Cambodia This traditional head cloth or veil was made by the Cham people of Cambodia, a Muslim group with historic ties to Mal...

19th-century Beauvais Tapestry – “arrival Of The Fishermen” – No. 1406 – 230 X 260 Cm Period: 19th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool Width: 230 cm Height: 260 cm De...

Tapestry Signed Aubusson - Washerwomen Near A Mill, After Alexandre Rene Veron - No. 1596 Period: 19th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool & Silk Width: 177 cm Height...

The full track tapestry rug draws inspiration from the tracks run by athletes in the ancient Olympic Games. Mixed neutrals and geometric patterns make up this tapestry rug with a neo...

Don Quixote Hand Made Silk Embroidered Black and White Tapestry in Art Deco style after famous artist Michael Verkholantzev, the academician of painting. His original and licenced a...

Period: 18th century Style: Romance Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool and silk Width: 185 cm Height: 220 cm Depth: 1 cm In keeping with tradition, this magnificent tapestr...

Victorian Sampler, 1840, By Elizabeth Ann Fox. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering strawberry border. Colours green, dark brow...

76928 Late 19th-Century Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, Landscape Scene Wall Hanging. This hand-woven silk and wool late 19th-century antique French Aubusson verdure tapestry depicts a landscape scene of the French countryside. Displaying dense foliage, greenery, fauna and flowers, this verdure tapestry portrays a tranquil setting. The floral scroll and bird border seamlessly blends into the pictorial scene without taking away from the majestic style. An outer border composed of a zigzag chevron add interest and a pop of color. Rendered in variegated shades of brown, ecru, taupe, pale green, slate blue, red, pink, lavender, beige and charcoal. The hues of brown range from chocolate brown to lighter shades of brown reflecting a fallow color to sand. Other colors range from ecru (greyish-pale yellow or a light greyish-yellowish brown) to old gold (yellow color that varies from light olive or olive brown) and hues of olive and sage green. With its commitment to tradition and heart full of whimsy, this antique Aubusson wall hanging...

Celebrate the rich heritage of Asian craftsmanship with this exquisite 100% silk Suzani textile, meticulously hand-embroidered by skilled artisans. A true work of art, this piece emb...

Very beautiful late 19th century French Aubusson tapestry with a nice design of a village, with nature, trees, birds, a river, chickens. a mill on the edge of the river, village hous...

Very beautiful and fine Aubusson tapestry with a nice design featuring two cows under the tree , with beautiful natural colours, with yellow, beige, brown and green, entirely and fin...

This is an antique Aubusson tapestery made in Europe during the end of the 19th century and measures 302x196 CM in size. This piece has a floral design with two bouquets inside of b...

Nice Moroccan flat woven rug with geometrical tribal design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool and silk on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury ...

Very beautiful and fine Aubusson tapestry with a nice design in style of Louis XVI, featuring flower, birds and parrots, with beautiful natural colours, with a yellow background , pi...

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry of a Family Preparing Lunch An antique French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the 18th century, size 7'8" H x 8'9" W. This lovely ...

Tapestry from the Royal Aubusson Manufactory Verdure 18th Century L 260xh177, No. 1436 Period: 18th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool & Silk Width: 2m60 Height: 1...

Introducing our exquisite new suzani hand embroidered wall hanging, a captivating piece that combines ancient craftsmanship with modern artistry. This embroidered cloth is not just a...

Introducing our exquisite new suzani hand embroidered wall hanging, a captivating piece that combines ancient craftsmanship with modern artistry. This embroidered cloth is not just a...

Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...

Large vintage Lanvin silk scarf pale blue butterflies fruits French Beautiful and rare vintage silk scarf Very pretty with butterfly and d...

A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....

This is a rare antique silk Indian textile woven during the end of the 19th century that measures 164 x 56 CM in size. The design of this rug is based on an early 18th century repeat...

Nice antique Aubusson tapestry with beautiful floral design and nice Colors, entirely hand woven with wool and silk. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship with our...

Introducing our exquisite new suzani hand embroidered wall hanging, a captivating piece that combines ancient craftsmanship with modern artistry. This embroidered cloth is not just a...