Antique Early Figurative Filet Lace Curtain Mythological Beasts Birds Tree of Life Hand Embroidered: C18th Italy Antique alter cloth A large and rare panel

A large and rare panel of very finely embroidered museum quality silk probably made originally as wallhanging dating from the 19th century

This beautiful cover would fit a double bed but would also make a fabulous curtain

Some splits in the surrounding border

Bespoke luxury antique silk cushion from our studios

a workshop based in Kashmir

Antique Early Figurative Filet Lace Curtain Mythological Beasts Birds Tree of Life Hand Embroidered: C18th Italy Antique alter cloth A large and rare panelAn early antique linen filet lace panel featuring intricate, hand knotted gridwork and iconic figural motifs. Handmade filet or buratto lace (lacis), created by embroidering decorative patterns onto a pre woven square mesh grid. Embroidered with symmetrical Renaissance and Baroque style iconography, including peacocks flanking a central urn, rampant heraldic lions, stylized "Tree of Life" branches, ornate, fanciful animals, including what appear to be