Antique Rare Silk Lampas Wallhanging Hand Woven Silk Panel: C18th France dogs and owls Finished along the edges with

Finished along the edges with a characteristic intricate geometric dark and light patterned ribbon border

There are numerous insects and birds and at the base of the embroidery tgere are figures engaged in every day activities

89cm tall x 101cm wide

many of these specific designs were made in India for the Persian market during the 19th and early 20th centuries

Painted panel: 109cm x 30

Antique Rare Silk Lampas Wallhanging Hand Woven Silk Panel: C18th France dogs and owls Finished along the edges withThis is probably the best silk brocaded panel of its type that we have had to date. Dating from the 18th century and probably originating from, Lyon, this is an extraordinary and elaborate French silk brocaded panel . Similar silks were often used for high status purposes, luxury furnishing fabrics for French royal residences. We think this may have been designed as wall covering. The panel features elaborate floral bouquets, including roses and