Silk Embroidery in manner of crewel work (127 x 85cm)

127 x 85cm // 4'2" x 2'10"

Silk embroidery in the manner of crewel work was a popular revival of the what were once Jacobean four poster bed curtains revived during the period 1880 - 1920s stemming with from interest in the Arts & Crafts movement. The drawing betrays testament to the original oriental  imports such as Palampors and other Far Eastern luxury hybrids. The eaxample possibly a later variety such as Chelsea Textiles. 

Silk embroidery on cotton and newly relined.

20th cent