Antique Embroidery with Hebrew Inscriptions

This large, gilt bronze wall clock is a magnificent and highly unusual piece. At the centre of the design is a circular enamel dial, with Arabic...

A pair of Turkish 19th century antique Ottoman embroideries Turkey, 19th century Small: height 31cm, width 37cm, depth 0.5cm Large: heigh...

Antique Iranian Kalamkari prayer mat Persian, Late 19th Century Height 128cm, width 92cm Crafted in the late 19th century by skilled Iranian craftsmen, this cotton prayer mat features a plethora of religious and nature-inspired motifs. Its surface is adorned with a selection of patterns and motifs created using the traditional woodblock printing technique called kalamkari (or Qalamkari). The 400 years old technique originating from Isfahan, utilises only natural and local materials, celebrating and supporting the local communities. A selection of repetitive, organic motifs adorns the cotton textile. The patterns are coloured in various shades of red, cream, and blue, their design inspired by religious Islamic architecture, in particular that of a mosque. The central prayer niche (also called a mihrab) is identical in shape to that of the arch-shaped prayer niches found in mosques. Arabic markings feature above it. This Persian prayer mat...

Antique hand-made silk suzani textile, Uzbekistan Uzbekistan, Late 19th Century Height 216cm, width 166cm This silk suzani was hand-made and hand embroidered in the late 19th cent...

Antique hand-embroidered cotton Suzani, Buhkara, Uzbekistan Uzbekistan, 19th century Length 227cm, width 161cm This exquisite Suzani textile was handcrafted in 19th century Bukhara, Uzbekistan. The Suzani features an interesting geometric design and a vibrant array of colours, with red flowers, typical of the Bukhara region, taking centre stage amidst lush green vines, flowers and leaves. Additional elements in yellow, blue, and red adorn the textile. Suzanis are large embroidered textile panels that originated from nomadic tribes in Central European countries. Primarily used as protective covers within yurts, they served to safeguard belongings and other textiles. Traditionally, suzanis would be made in multiple parts, allowing several people to work on its creation. Signs of such collaborative work are visible on the join marks in the piece and contribute to the striking composition of the Suzani. Usually made as part of a wedding dowry, suzanis were believed to bring good fortune to the bride and groom in their joint family life. The creation of a Suzani began with the careful drawing of a pattern onto the fabric, a feature still visible on the one in Mayfair Gallery...

Antique tapestry in the style of van Orley depicting Hercules Continental, 19th century Height 234cm, width 200cm Inspired by a series of tapestries titled ‘The Spheres’ created by...

Late 19th century French religious embroidery, charity embroidery, entirely hand embroidered with metal on velvet. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of...

A large Japanese silk embroidery tapestry circa 19th century, late Edo to early Meiji period. Meticulously handwork that densely depicts repea...

Beautiful late 19th century French embroidery with silk, originally, seat cover element. Take a look at other Bobyrug items! , search by "Bobyrug" !

Beautiful late 19th century French embroidery with silk, originally, seat cover element. Take a look at other Bobyrug items! , search by "Bobyrug" !

A Japanese Kesa (Monk's Vestment) made from fourteen columns of patchworks of blue brocades with sumptuous woven pattern. The elaborate motifs feature re...

Very beautiful late 19th century Chinese embroidery with Chinese inscription and design and beautiful natural colors, entirely hand embroidered with silk and inscription with golden,...