18th Century European Needlework, Probably French 165 x 248cm / 5'5" x 8'2"

18th Century European Needlework, Probably French 165 x 248cm / 5'5" x 8'2"Obviously inspired by a verdure tapestry this beautiful needlework was probably made in France, and is a monumental piece of work. Needlework is much slower than tapestry so would have taken much longer than a tapestry of equivalent size. The subject matter is familiar and soothing, layers of green and blue foliage, a pair of birds and various flowering plants in front of a distant background, possibly mountainous and a fair attempt at aerial

A lovely late 19th century Mahal carpet with ivory ground and timeless elegance

clean and ready for your floor

gold and soft red

in a size that would display very well

A very large Persian carpet featuring the famous 17th century 'Hunting' design of wild animals roaming a forest of plants

10'2" x 10'4"

Full pile allover with original ends and sides

with no lining

real Heriz rug in fantastic colour and condition

Will easily go another 130 years and more

which gives the colours softness and depth

the allover design