Textile Antiques has dated this piece to the 16th Century.
The ground worked in burgundy silk long and short stitch and with applied vines, rosettes and leaves in gold thread satin stitch with some among these motifs padded, raised and covered with silver thread and blue or nué, the applied border of gold thread stitched and raised over cord.
1.2448, 49, & 50) with the surrounding grounds similarly stitched and with comparable delicately drawn foliate motifs.
Textile Antiques has dated this piece to the 16th Century.
Fine european textiles and tapestries of the period spanning the 15th century to the early 20th century.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Textile Antiques Profile Page
A 16th Century Orphrey Band
