Antique French Religious Ecclesiastic Convent Work Textile Banner
$385.00
The background front panel is of crimson red silk. The back panel is of gold cotton/silk. There is a 1/2" gilt metallic braid around the front edges. The central needlework panel is hand sewn onto the silk. It is worked with beautiful linen/silk stitching in luscious shades of blue, rose, salmon, crimson, forest green, ochre, gold and mustard. A chain of flowers and buds cascades top to bottom. Interspersed are four medallions which each hold a gilt metallic design. At the top is reads, " Castitas" at the bottom "Pavperta" The metallic embroidery is worked in long threads which are secured by tiny hand stitching.
It measures: 39" x 8 3/4". The medallions measure 3 3/4" x 3 1/2". It is in very good condition with little wear; the colors of the silk and hand worked embroidery remain brilliant. There is some light spotting on the back panel.
It is an exquisite textile, with exceptional stitching.
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