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18th Century Italian Mecca Hand-Carved Tassels on an Antique Braid

About the Item

18th century Italian hand-carved mecca tassels strung on an antique braid. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. The braiding is an antique Italian metallic woven braid. The tassels are incredibly rare to come by and can't be found anywhere else. The historically significant and rare mecca tassels can be used for many different design purposes. They can be used for upholstery and window treatments or hung on their own in their own significance. *Price reflects 1 foot (30.5 cm) of tassels with braid. There are 7 tassels per 1 foot.
  • Creator:
    Interi (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5127122266992
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