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19 X 38cm 17/18th Skyros Embroidery, Greek Islands
James Cohen Antique Carpets
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James Cohen Antique Carpets

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19 X 38cm 17/18th Skyros Embroidery, Greek Islands

18th century
Description

A beautiful piece of silk embroidery professionally mounted. Features ottoman tulips and classic shimmering silk stitches.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Greek Island Skyros Embroidery to the 1700s.

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SA1161876
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My lifelong passion is for the most beautiful handwoven, antique rugs, carpets and textiles made by mankind. Feel free to chat to me at any time, with any questions you may have about cleaning or repairs, sourcing a specific size or colour combination, I'm here to help.

Description
A beautiful piece of silk embroidery professionally mounted. Features ottoman tulips and classic shimmering silk stitches.
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Greek Island Skyros Embroidery to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1161876
James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2021

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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An antique Greek Skyros embroidery fragment stitched with red, blue, green, and yellow silk thread floral patterns, mounted on a neutral linen display board.
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Archive I An antique Greek Skyros embroidery fragment stitched with red, blue, green, and yellow silk thread floral patterns, mounted on a neutral linen display board.

19 X 38cm 17/18th Skyros Embroidery, Greek Islands

Archive II An antique Greek Skyros embroidery fragment stitched with red, blue, green, and yellow silk thread floral patterns, mounted on a neutral linen display board. View II
Archive III An antique Greek Skyros embroidery fragment stitched with red, blue, green, and yellow silk thread floral patterns, mounted on a neutral linen display board. View III
Archive IV An antique Greek Skyros embroidery fragment stitched with red, blue, green, and yellow silk thread floral patterns, mounted on a neutral linen display board. View IV
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James Cohen Antique Carpets

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An antique Greek Skyros embroidery fragment stitched with red, blue, green, and yellow silk thread floral patterns, mounted on a neutral linen display board.
19 x 38cm 17/18th Skyros Embroidery, Greek Islands
Ref: SA1161876
An antique Greek Skyros embroidery fragment stitched with red, blue, green, and yellow silk thread floral patterns, mounted on a neutral linen display board.
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Skyros embroidery originates from the Greek island of Skyros, characterised by vibrant silk thread needlework on woven linen grounds featuring stylised floral, botanical, and figurative motifs influenced by Mediterranean and Ottoman artistic traditions.

These historical textiles were primarily constructed using hand-spun linen or cotton base fabrics stitched with naturally dyed silk threads, employing techniques such as darning stitch, satin stitch, and stem stitch.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-loomed ground cloth, subtle tonal variations from natural vegetable dyes, dense silk stitchwork, and classic design motifs such as carnations, tulips, cypresses, and birds.

Mounted or framed textile fragments act as tactile artwork, suitable for layering within gallery walls, leaning on display shelving, or providing historical texture in contemporary minimalist settings.

Preserve antique embroideries by keeping them out of direct sunlight, mounting them on acid-free backing panels, framing behind UV-protective glass, and maintaining a stable humidity level.
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