Where were these panels originally displayed?

Many panels served practical functions in domestic interiors, rural farmhouses, or public spaces such as fairgrounds and theatres. They were hung on walls or integrated into furniture and architecture to decorate everyday environments. Over time, these functional items transitioned into decorative wall art as collectors recognised their distinct aesthetic value and historical connection to vernacular culture.

How do I care for a textile panel?

Textile panels require protection from direct sunlight to prevent the fading of natural dyes in silks, wools, and cottons. Gentle framing behind protective glass or careful hanging away from heat sources helps preserve the delicate fibres. Avoid using chemical cleaners or excessive moisture on embroidered surfaces, relying instead on very gentle dust removal when necessary.

How do I date a painted wooden panel?

Dating relies on examining the type of wood, the preparation of the panel, and the chemical composition of the pigments used. Tool marks on the reverse and the style of the painting offer further clues to the period of origin. Comparing the naive stylistic traits with documented examples from specific regions helps narrow down the decade or century of creation.

What is the difference between European and Central Asian panels?

European examples typically consist of painted wood, carved slate, or framed needlework samplers reflecting domestic, fairground, or religious themes. They utilise materials like pine, oak, and wool within regional folk traditions. Central Asian panels are predominantly textile-based, featuring intricate silk embroidery on cotton or felt grounds with distinct tribal motifs and geometric patterns.

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An antique folk art panel brings vernacular charm and unpretentious character to an interior.

19th century

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43 X 46cm Late 19th Century Greek Island Embroidery, Skyros

From James Cohen Antique Carpets

£5,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Victorian Love Sampler

From William Carr Antiques

£650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1920 - 1940

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Folky Stitched Sampler

From William Carr Antiques

£380

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

19th century

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19th Century English Theatre Scenery Boards

From The House of Antiques

£1,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Pair of 18th-century Naïve Topographical Paintings of Staplecross, Sussex

From Antiques Decorative (Sussex)

£950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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An Antique Miniature Sampler

From Opus Antiques

£190

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Early 20th Century Carnival Fairground Game Panel

1900 - 1920

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Early 20th Century Carnival Fairground Game Panel

From The House of Antiques

£695

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Unusual Dutch Carving, Scotland and Ireland

19th century

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Unusual Dutch Carving, Scotland and Ireland

From Martin Murray Antiques

£295

3+ MONTHS AGO

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114 X 53cm Swedish Pillow Embroidery Dated 1843

19th century

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114 X 53cm Swedish Pillow Embroidery Dated 1843

From James Cohen Antique Carpets

£950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Pair of 19th Century English Fairground Ride Panels

From The House of Antiques

£1,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Some nineteenth-century makers immortalised local fairground rides and theatre scenery, proving that ancestors loved a good day out just as much as we do.

Antique Kyrgyz 'Tush Kyiz' Embroidered Yurt Wall Hanging, Circa 1900/20.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Kyrgyz 'Tush Kyiz' Embroidered Yurt Wall Hanging, Circa 1900/20.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Uzbek Suzani, Probably Tajik, Silk on Red Cotton Ground, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Uzbek Suzani, Probably Tajik, Silk on Red Cotton Ground, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£2,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Uzbek 'Nim' Suzani, Possibly Lakai Work, Circa 1900/20.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Uzbek 'Nim' Suzani, Possibly Lakai Work, Circa 1900/20.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Uzbek Suzani, Silk on a Black Cotton Ground, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Uzbek Suzani, Silk on a Black Cotton Ground, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£1,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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

18th century

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

From James Cohen Antique Carpets

£1,350

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

19th century

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An Early 19th Century English Embroidered Picture Incorporating Scenes from the Story of Jack and the Beanstalk

From Textile Antiques

£1,600

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

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Antique Folk Art Panel

43 X 46cm Late 19th Century Greek Island Embroidery, Skyros

Victorian Love Sampler

Folky Stitched Sampler

19th Century English Theatre Scenery Boards

Pair of 18th-century Naïve Topographical Paintings of Staplecross, Sussex

An Antique Miniature Sampler

Early 20th Century Carnival Fairground Game Panel

Unusual Dutch Carving, Scotland and Ireland

114 X 53cm Swedish Pillow Embroidery Dated 1843

Pair of 19th Century English Fairground Ride Panels

Antique Kyrgyz 'Tush Kyiz' Embroidered Yurt Wall Hanging, Circa 1900/20.

Antique Uzbek Suzani, Probably Tajik, Silk on Red Cotton Ground, Circa 1900.

Antique Uzbek 'Nim' Suzani, Possibly Lakai Work, Circa 1900/20.

Antique Uzbek Suzani, Silk on a Black Cotton Ground, Circa 1900.

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

An Early 19th Century English Embroidered Picture Incorporating Scenes from the Story of Jack and the Beanstalk

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