Antique Portrait Silhouette Cameo Collectable: C18th Britain Turkish slippers Some of the turban cloths

Some of the turban cloths can have up to seven colours in a complicated design with narrow zig zags punctuated by wider stripes

The panel looks as though it has never been used and the yellow silk lining is as vivid today as it was when it was first made

This piece is a vibrant example of Indian silk embroidery featuring a lush

this ever so pretty hand embroidered and appliquéd hand bag

The bag has a Greek key design around the upper border and is on a teal coloured drawstring

Antique Portrait Silhouette Cameo Collectable: C18th Britain Turkish slippers Some of the turban clothsItem details: The tradition of silhouette making is ancient. It became really popular in the mid 18th century, and they represented a cheap but alternative to the portrait miniature. Skilled and specialist artists could cut a high quality bust portrait in a matter of minutes. This silhouette we are offering is from a collection all dating from the 18th century and with recognisable hair styles and fashions from the period. This portrait is of a man