8th-9th Century A.D. Coptic Fabrics

Mid-20th Century wooden box straight from the Art Déco period and made originally in Europe, in France. The technique used is marquetry with polychrome inlays of different woods like...

A genuine vintage silk scarf featuring abstract floral design, creating a beautiful dappled effect on the luxurious silk fabric. Covered with plexiglass on the front with the scarf s...

vintage silk scarf signed "Lehner", featuring an intricate and colorful design framed for display. The scarf showcases a vivid palette of bright yellows, deep blues, and rich purples, intertwined with geometric shapes and paisley motifs, adding a dynamic mix of modern and classic elements. The bold patchwork pattern is accented with floral and damask-inspired designs, giving it an elegant yet playful aesthetic. The scarf is framed in a simple wooden frame, making it a ready-to-hang art piece as well as a collectible fashion item. The bottom right corner bears the signature "Lehner," confirming its authenticity. Ideal for those who appreciate luxury textiles, fine craftsmanship, and vibrant decor, this framed scarf...

Decorative panel in wool fabric delivered with oak frame. Typical Art Deco abstract design attributed to Walter Gropius (Architect: early 20th century). Walter Gropius (1883-1969) ...

A small piece of antique Coptic textile woven as a horizontal band with two linear scallop borders flanking three central medallion design. Each medallion has a concentric pattern wi...

Finely woven of wool and linen, this large, ancient, museum level Coptic textile depicts figures derived from classical antiquity, some playing musical ...

Kapati Textile
Byzantine Period; 4th–5th Century C.E.
Materials: Plant and Animal Fibers, Wool 9,5 x 9,5 cm This woolen fabric is woven in the traditional Coptic Kapati style, characteristic of Egypt during the Christian era. The name "Kapati" refers to the Copts of Egypt and describes a weaving technique that does not use embroidery or printing. It is said that Al-Muqawqis, the governor of Egypt, offered the Prophet garments made from Kapati fabric. At the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris, the French archaeologist Albert Gayet showcased the results of his excavations from the winter of 1898-1899. Around one hundred Coptic textiles and fragments were displayed at the Palais du Costume. Their aesthetic generated considerable enthusiasm, particularly among artists like Auguste Rodin and Henri Matisse. This led to a "Coptomania," which, among other things, influenced fashion designers. The square fragment features black decoration on a beige background; the two squares at the center are separated by scalloped edges, from which hang various ornaments or geometric motifs. At the center of the fragment is an image of a dancing figure surrounded by geometric decorations. This piece dates back to a time when ancient...

Two framed pre-Columbian textile fragments from Chimu or Chancay culture (1000AD-1470AD) in nowadays Peru. Both panels are of a similar red background and poss...