Antique Zardozi Embroidered & Stumpwork Heraldic Banner: C19th India piano shawl a classical lyre sits under

a classical lyre sits under a floral arch

A wonderful small size panel of original Arts & Crafts era block printed polished chintz from England and dating from the second half of the 19th century

A finely embroidered museum quality shawl or cover dating from the first half of the 19th century

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We have framed the papers in bespoke handpainted glazed frames to contrast with and compliment the papers

Antique Zardozi Embroidered & Stumpwork Heraldic Banner: C19th India piano shawl a classical lyre sits underThis is a highly decorative antique heraldic banner made in India possibly for a British family. Boasting a variety of embroidery stitches and techniques including traditional Zardozi gilt thread embroidery and stumpwork. Stitched onto a white silk satin ground it has a central depiction of a shield topped by a decorative crown or coronet. This may have been the crest of British aristocrat or could have been made up and presented as a gift to a