18th Century Indo Portugese Embroidered Silk Chasuble Front elizabethan needlework distressed faded grandeur appeal

distressed faded grandeur appeal

worked in coloured silk upon original home spun linen ground Depicting an exotic flower

Perfect for those interior design which require an authentic historic gently time worn look which only centuries of use can achieve

Beautiful frothy Dusky Pink Silk trim with the most pretty little floral tasselswhich are oyster cream with a hint of green

Later professionally backed with Oatmeal colour linen

18th Century Indo Portugese Embroidered Silk Chasuble Front elizabethan needlework distressed faded grandeur appealAntique Chasuble Front Crimson (Dark Pink) silk exquisitely embroidered in coloured and silks and metal threads Retains original pale lilac glazed silk lining Macao (China) for the Portuguese trade or British East India company. Dating from mid 18th century Antique time worn condition losses and shattering to silk in areas A rare example s, wonderful shape and still extremely beautiful. Perfect for framing SIZE 38 inches x 29 inches max (96cm x 74cm)