Monday, April 26, 2010

16 Antique Textile Pillows

The incredible precision, workmanship and utmost care that goes into the sewing of these antique embroidery pillows is amazing. The antique embroideries and tapestries and other interesting textiles are hunted across Europe and are then carefully paired with metallic “galloon” trims…. “galloons” were most often utilized in the making of European ecclesiastical garments. Then they are sewn onto a piece of luxurious velvet and hand trimmed. They are one-of-a-kind works of art. Enchanting and gorgeous... and are made right here in the USA, by a fine young lady who I enjoy working with.

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1) 10 x 18 - Silver velvet features an antique Italian hand embroidered gold metallic cross bordered with vintage French gold metallic galloon. Vintage French gold metallic soutache is applied by hand to the seams. $410



2) 15 x 17 - Blonde velvet features an antique French hand embroidered gold metallic stumpwork motif of a branch with flowers and leaves bordered with French gold metallic galloon. Vintage gold soutache is applied by hand to the seams. (2/2 available- the motifs are opposites of one another) $420 each



3) 9 x 17 - Ice green velvet features antique French hand embroidered gold metallic letter appliqués, spelling out the French word for “school” from an old fragment. Dark gold vintage French tiny metallic cording is hand applied to the seams. $260



4) 16 x 23 - Celadon velvet features an antique Aubusson tapestry fragment framed with vintage French gold metallic galloon. Vintage French tiny gold metallic cording is applied by hand to the seams. $490



5) 16 x 18 - Oyster velvet features an antique French hand embroidered silver metallic dove framed with antique French silver metallic galloon, both of which were removed from an old ecclesiastical garment. $395



6) 21 x 21 - Vanilla velvet features a fabulous 17th century Italian hand embroidered ultra patinated metallic swirl appliqué. Vintage French dark gold metallic soutache is applied by hand to the seams. $605



7) 20 x 20 - Silver velvet features an antique French gold metallic hand embroidered IHS appliqué in a gold sequin starburst. Vintage French gold metallic soutache is applied by hand to the seams. $530



8) 13 x 19 - Silver velvet features an antique 19th c. French silver metallic hand embroidered appliqué consisting of a silver medallion within an “X” made from “cloth of gold.” Bordered with antique French silver metallic galloon. $395


9) 16 x 16 - Chocolate velvet features a rare antique French handmade ornate crown with gold bullion, sequins and jewels on “cloth of gold” background. Patinated French vintage gold metallic soutache is hand applied to the seams. $430


10) 21 x 21 - Mink velvet features an antique French silver metallic threaded torch appliqué with a silver rope garland on black and a bow. $325



11) 20 x 20 - Silver velvet features a large vintage French ornate hand embroidered gold metallic sacred heart with gold bullion accents. Vintage French gold metallic soutache is applied by hand to the seams. $500




12) 20 x 20 - Silver velvet features a beautiful antique French gold metallic hand embroidered flower. Vintage French gold metallic cording is hand applied to the seams. (2/2 available) $510 each


13) 21 x 21 - Fawn velvet features an unusual antique French hand embroidered 19th c. metallic threaded appliqué of a Pelican Feeding Her Young within a starburst. Tiny vintage French gold metallic cording is applied by hand to the seams. $610



14) 20 x 20 - Silver velvet features an antique French hand embroidered gold metallic fleur de lis cross bordered with vintage (c. 1920) French gold metallic galloon. Vintage French gold metallic soutache is applied by hand to the seams. $495


15) 22 x 22 - Burnt sienna velvet features an early 19th c. antique French Aubusson tapestry fragment depicting foliage framed with antique French “old gold” metallic galloon. Vintage French tiny gold metallic cording is hand applied to the seams. $705



16) 22 x 22 - Burnt sienna velvet features an early 19th c. antique French Aubusson tapestry fragment depicting foliage framed with antique French “old gold” metallic galloon. Vintage French tiny gold metallic cording is hand applied to the seams. $705




Want one, need one? Call or email me.
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