Silk Embroidered Pelmet or Bed Hanging: C18th Italian antique toile de jouy apricot and aubergine brown onto

apricot and aubergine brown onto a very fine cotton ground

From Kashmir

Condition: In very good antique condition

Price is per cushion

Made using an 18th century yellow ochre silk brocade interwoven with silver gilt thread

Silk Embroidered Pelmet or Bed Hanging: C18th Italian antique toile de jouy apricot and aubergine brown ontoAn extraordinary pelmet or bed hanging circa 18th century in unused perfect condition. Embroidered in Italy in a popular and distinctive counted thread stitch which was favoured in this part of the world. 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 panel would benefit greatly from being stretched and mounted, a service which we are pleased to offer from our