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Early Georgian Needlework Picture
Early Georgian Needlework Picture

Early Georgian Needlework Picture

Located in Greenwich, CT

An George I English needlework picture depicting musicians, maidens, dogs and ducks in the grounds of an estate with detailed renderings of flora an...

Category

Antique 1750s English George II Decorative Art

Materials

Textile

Antique English Victorian Rosewood & Needlework Cheval Fire Screen
Antique English Victorian Rosewood & Needlework Cheval Fire Screen

Antique English Victorian Rosewood & Needlework Cheval Fire Screen

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have an antique English mid Victorian (1850-1870) Rosewood & Needlework Cheval Fire Screen. The needlework panel depicts a harbour scene with people talking with sailing boat...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rosewood

A 19th Century Dutch Naive Needlework in Ebonized Timber Frame
A 19th Century Dutch Naive Needlework in Ebonized Timber Frame

A 19th Century Dutch Naive Needlework in Ebonized Timber Frame

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A 19th Century Dutch Naive Needlework in Ebonized Timber Frame Depicting a woman in regal attire with child greeting a figure dressed in draped gown, in the background, an architect...

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Decorative Art

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood

Flemish Tapestry Panel Medieval Hunting Scene Needlework
Flemish Tapestry Panel Medieval Hunting Scene Needlework

Flemish Tapestry Panel Medieval Hunting Scene Needlework

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Large Flemish decorative tapestry panel depicting a medieval hunting scene with figures, horses and dogs set within an architectural courtyard Presented in an ornate gilt frame with ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Paintings and Screens

Materials

Tapestry

Pair Antique French Carved Gold Giltwood Needlework Embroidery Fire Screens
Pair Antique French Carved Gold Giltwood Needlework Embroidery Fire Screens

Pair Antique French Carved Gold Giltwood Needlework Embroidery Fire Screens

Located in London, GB

Pair Antique French Carved Gold Giltwood Needlework Embroidery Fire Screens French, Late 19th Century Height 114cm, width 42cm, depth 37cm Originating in France during the late 1800...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Textile, Giltwood

Arts & Crafts Floral Red Art Needlework Panel
Arts & Crafts Floral Red Art Needlework Panel

Arts & Crafts Floral Red Art Needlework Panel

Located in London, GB

This exquisite textile was created in England in the early 20th century, when the Arts & Crafts style was in fashion in the decorative arts. The movement championed traditional methods of working by hand to create beautiful objects which were then decorated with motifs and patterns inspired by nature. Arts & Crafts practitioners created a variety of objects, including metalwork, jewelry, wallpaper, textiles and furniture. Because of the influence of the Arts & Crafts movement, art needlework panels...

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Fabric, Textile

Antique European Needlework Tapestry Runner
Antique European Needlework Tapestry Runner

Antique European Needlework Tapestry Runner

Located in Los Angeles, US

A refined 19th century English needlework tapestry featuring an elegant floral ribbon and bouquet composition, executed with exceptional attention to detail. The design showcases scr...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Empire Revival Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Painted Italian Needlework Stool
Painted Italian Needlework Stool

Painted Italian Needlework Stool

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th C painted Italian stool with needle work upholstery that possibly needs replacing. 1890. Reference: 8062 Dimensions 21 inches (53 cms) Wid...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Oak

English Charles II Silk Needlework with Figures and Animals
English Charles II Silk Needlework with Figures and Animals

English Charles II Silk Needlework with Figures and Animals

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of an English Charles II silk needlework picture framed under glass with figures and animals in its border, and foliate decoration throu...

Category

Antique 1660s English Charles II Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

Antique English Needlework Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Antique English Needlework Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Antique English Needlework Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Antique English Needlework Rug Size: 13'8" × 21'10" (416 × 665 cm) Exuding elegance and timeless artistry, this exquisite 19th-century English needlework rug is a testament to the re...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

17th Century English Needlework Pillow
17th Century English Needlework Pillow

17th Century English Needlework Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

17th Century English Needlework Pillow 15" X 9", handmade 17th century piece

Category

Antique 17th Century English Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Feathers

1854 English Needlework 17" x 9" Pillow
1854 English Needlework 17" x 9" Pillow

1854 English Needlework 17" x 9" Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

Immerse yourself in the whispers of Victorian elegance with our 1854 English Needlework Pillow, measuring 17" x 9". This captivating pillow is a testament to the refined artistry of ...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Charles II Needlework Casket, Second Half of the 17th Century
Charles II Needlework Casket, Second Half of the 17th Century

Charles II Needlework Casket, Second Half of the 17th Century

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of an English needlework casket from the Charles II period (1660-1685), with silk work exterior panels depicting various figures and animals, a top mirrored compartmen...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

17th Century French Burgundian Walnut Side Table with 19th Century Needlework
17th Century French Burgundian Walnut Side Table with 19th Century Needlework

17th Century French Burgundian Walnut Side Table with 19th Century Needlework

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… Hand-carved in walnut during the 1600s, this amazing side table is from Burgundy, France. The original top has been replaced with a swath of needlewor...

Category

Antique 17th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Textile, Wood, Walnut

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 24" x 11"
English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 24" x 11"

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 24" x 11"

Located in Los Angeles, US

Good Condition, Original Design Modified.

Category

Antique 1850s Empire Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century English Needlework Lion Pillow
17th Century English Needlework Lion Pillow

17th Century English Needlework Lion Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

17th Century English Needlework Lion Pillow 13" X 8", handmade 17th century piece

Category

Antique 17th Century English Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Pair of Antique Square Needlework Cushions
Pair of Antique Square Needlework Cushions

Pair of Antique Square Needlework Cushions

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Attractive and colorful pair of antique needlework cushions with flowers in bowl and flowers in "horn of plenty" with cording and velvet backing 19...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Set of Six George II Needlework Chairs
Set of Six George II Needlework Chairs

Set of Six George II Needlework Chairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

A fine and unusual set of six George II mahogany needlepoint covered chairs circa 1760 having upholstered seats and backs, the tapered front legs with applied very fine leaf carving,...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Needlework Box
Needlework Box

Needlework Box

Located in London, England

Black lacquered papier-mache workbox on paw feet. Circa 1830 H 14cm x W 35cm x D 26cm

Category

Antique 1830s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Gabriel Laneyrie petit-point needlework panel tapestry 1934
Gabriel Laneyrie petit-point needlework panel tapestry 1934

Gabriel Laneyrie petit-point needlework panel tapestry 1934

Located in Paris, IDF

French artist Gabriel Laneyrie made this petit-point needlework panel in Paris in 1934, named La porteuse d’eau, The water bearer. The tapestry displays a beautiful France province ...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Early 19th Century Wingback Armchair, Later Bargello Flame Stitch Needlework
Early 19th Century Wingback Armchair, Later Bargello Flame Stitch Needlework

Early 19th Century Wingback Armchair, Later Bargello Flame Stitch Needlework

Located in London, GB

A fine early 19th century wingback armchair with mahogany legs, with bargello flame stitch needlework. The chair, 19th century. The needlework, mid-20th century.    

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Antique Biblical Silkwork Needlework Moses in the Bulrushes Victorian
Antique Biblical Silkwork Needlework Moses in the Bulrushes Victorian

Antique Biblical Silkwork Needlework Moses in the Bulrushes Victorian

Located in Katonah, NY

This early Victorian needlework depicts the biblical story of Moses discovered among the reeds of the Nile. Worked in silk and chenille, the scene shows the infant Moses being lifted...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Romantic Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

16"x16" Silk Embroidery Cushion Cover. Needlework Pillowcase. Blue Lace Pillow
16"x16" Silk Embroidery Cushion Cover. Needlework Pillowcase. Blue Lace Pillow

16"x16" Silk Embroidery Cushion Cover. Needlework Pillowcase. Blue Lace Pillow

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Infuse your home with the rich heritage of Central Asia with this exquisite Hand-Embroidered Suzani Cushion Cover, crafted by skilled artisans in Uzbekistan. This stunning textile is...

Category

2010s Uzbek Suzani Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Fine Antique English Needlework Rug
Fine Antique English Needlework Rug

Fine Antique English Needlework Rug

Located in Milan, IT

An extremely fine English needlepoint rug, representative of the highest quality woven during the Victorian era, decorated by an allover pattern of ivory cartouches containing refine...

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 18th Century Needlework Picture Depicting Angels
Early 18th Century Needlework Picture Depicting Angels

Early 18th Century Needlework Picture Depicting Angels

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Early 18th Century Antique Silkwork Embroidery Picture. The embroidery is worked in silk on linen ground, in tent stitch or petit point. Colours pinks, blues, cream, gold, greens and...

Category

Antique 1730s Tapestries

Materials

Silk

1850 English Needlework 14" x 10" Pillow
1850 English Needlework 14" x 10" Pillow

1850 English Needlework 14" x 10" Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

1850 English Needlework 14 x 10" unveils a captivating glimpse into the delicate artistry of 19th-century England. Measuring 14 by 10 inches, this exquisite needlework piece is a tes...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pastoral Scene: 18th Century Needlework on Silk
Pastoral Scene: 18th Century Needlework on Silk

Pastoral Scene: 18th Century Needlework on Silk

Located in West Palm Beach, US

Pastoral Scene: 18th Century Needlework on Silk This exquisite piece of needlework, crafted on silk during the 18th century, depicts a serene p...

Category

Antique 18th Century American Colonial Tapestries

Materials

Wood

Fine Georgian Needlework Sampler Dated 1814
Fine Georgian Needlework Sampler Dated 1814

Fine Georgian Needlework Sampler Dated 1814

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A finely worked in silk on linen ground, central panel embroidered in black with verses from a 17th century hymn by Joseph Addison. The identity of the maker, now partly unreadable, “F.... M.... work.. aged 12 1814” All text surrounded by stylized birds, flowers in a basket, crosses, vases and trees. Jardinière with flowers at the heading, flanked on each side with large butteflies and cherubs carrying the crowns. In fair condition, some thread deterioration, holes, fading. Mahogany frame...

Category

Antique 1810s Georgian Decorative Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

1850 English Needlework 14" x 10" Pillow
1850 English Needlework 14" x 10" Pillow

1850 English Needlework 14" x 10" Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

Indulge in the opulence of a bygone era with our "Victorian Opulence" pillow, skillfully crafted in homage to the exquisite needlework of 1850s England. Measuring 14 x 10 inches, thi...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Needlework Floral Rug
Antique Needlework Floral Rug

Antique Needlework Floral Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinat...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Needlework Floral Design
Antique Needlework Floral Design

Antique Needlework Floral Design

Located in Los Angeles, US

Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinat...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Collectible Woolen Needlework
Antique Collectible Woolen Needlework

Antique Collectible Woolen Needlework

Located in Los Angeles, US

Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinating history both as a hobby and as an industry. When many people think of carpets, they think of pile carpets or flat weave kilims, but needlepoint has also been used to create beautiful carpets. These carpets are durable and an important part of carpet history. Archaeologists and scholars consider the roots of needlepoint to have been around 1500 BC. They consider the first needlepoint to include the fine diagonal stitches that were used to sew tents together by the ancient Egyptians. The art eventually evolved into tapestry weaving. However, a tapestry weaving differs significantly from needlepoint in that it uses a loom and vertical warp. Tapestry weaving is closer to the weaving of kilims and pile rugs than canvas work. However, some still include tapestry weaving in the category of needlepoint because of the fine work that appeared during the late Renaissance. It can have a similar appearance to the untrained eye. Technically, tapestry weaving and needlepoint are not the same, and they do not use the same technique. The first actual needlepoint rugs and needle-points began to appear in the late Renaissance. Needlepoint is worked by creating stitches on a stiff canvas. The canvas is typically made from jute or linen and is quite durable. Pieces from the Renaissance were used to cover footstools, chairs, pillows, bed headboards, and other furnishings. They were also used as table coverings and wall coverings. You could also find them on many small items such as purses, shoes, and various adornments for clothing. During the Renaissance, the craft reached a high level of skill, and the designs became incredibly detailed and realistic. They mimicked many of the subjects and styles of famous paintings of the time. They created florals, still life designs, scenes, and geometric tiled pieces. Some of them mimicked the designs found in Persian Carpets. Needlepoint reached its peak popularity in the 19th century when it was considered a proper occupation for a lady. Needlepoint and embroidery held a similar place in societal status at the time. During this time, the work became finer, with some of the canvas reaching a high level of detail. The level of detail is determined by counting the number of mesh in an inch. During this time petit point by French needlewomen could have a mesh count as high as 45 mesh. This allowed women to create highly intricate designs with incredible levels of detail. It is possible to find many antique pieces of needlepoint besides rugs. Needlepoint rugs were popular in France and Spain, where the technique was adapted to create highly intricate designs that mimicked the designs in architecture and fashion. They were popular because they were durable, and it could be fashioned into a variety of items. The canvases themselves were durable, and the wool that they used was also strong, which means that many of the pieces were able to withstand daily use. We have many artifacts that have survived from this time period. Needlepoint rugs are important collectibles because they are different from the pile rugs and kilims that are typically found on the market. Needlepoint carpets are special because they take many hours to create, especially larger works. Needlepoint pieces of any type became popular throughout Europe during the 19th century. It is still a popular hobby today, but perhaps one of the most interesting stories is that of the Portuguese needlewomen of Arraiolos. The story of these women and their beautiful carpets begins in 1492. Needlepoint was a popular occupation in Spain, which had a large population of Moors and Jews. They were an integral part of Spanish culture. However, in 1492, Queen Isabella of Spain issued a proclamation that gave these ethnic groups the order to pack their bags and board ships headed...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Framed Needlework Tapestry Scene
Late 19th Century Framed Needlework Tapestry Scene

Late 19th Century Framed Needlework Tapestry Scene

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Late 19th Century framed needlework tapestry scene based on the painting ‘Bolton Abbey in the Olden Time’ by Sir Edwin Landseer, the original of which hangs in Chatsworth House, Devo...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Romantic Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry

Antique Needlework Floral Design
Antique Needlework Floral Design

Antique Needlework Floral Design

Located in Los Angeles, US

Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinat...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Victorian Needlework Table Sewing Box Walnut 1860
Victorian Needlework Table Sewing Box Walnut 1860

Victorian Needlework Table Sewing Box Walnut 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous Victorian burr walnut trumpet workbox with a hexagonal hinged top revealing space for sewing etc Love the trumpet form Table top opens up to reveal green beize lined sewing ...

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Tables

Materials

Walnut

4.9x7 Ft Silk Embroidery Bed Cover, Needlework Table Cover, Suzani Wall Hanging
4.9x7 Ft Silk Embroidery Bed Cover, Needlework Table Cover, Suzani Wall Hanging

4.9x7 Ft Silk Embroidery Bed Cover, Needlework Table Cover, Suzani Wall Hanging

Located in Spring Valley, NY

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

1853 English Needlework 12" x 18" Pillow
1853 English Needlework 12" x 18" Pillow

1853 English Needlework 12" x 18" Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

Enrich your living space with the timeless allure of our Graceful Heritage: 1853 English Needlework Pillow, measuring 12" x 18". Imbued with the charm of the Victorian era, this exqu...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Japanese Needlework of an Eagle
Japanese Needlework of an Eagle

Japanese Needlework of an Eagle

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Japanese needlework of an eagle, worked in gold, silver and grey silks on a dark ground with the large bird perched on a pine branch watching a s...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Textiles

Materials

Silk

Stunning 20th century large Indian needlework wall hanging
Stunning 20th century large Indian needlework wall hanging

Stunning 20th century large Indian needlework wall hanging

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Stunning 20th century large Indian needlework wall hanging, circa 1970. We struggle to imagine how many hours went into producing this piece of work. Adorned with sequins and beads ...

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Victorian Tapestries

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Rosemary Pipkin Jackson (American 20th C), Excerpt Unicorn Tapestry, Needlework
Rosemary Pipkin Jackson (American 20th C), Excerpt Unicorn Tapestry, Needlework

Rosemary Pipkin Jackson (American 20th C), Excerpt Unicorn Tapestry, Needlework

Located in Germantown, MD

Rosemary Pipkin Jackson (American 20th Century), Excerpt from Unicorn Tapestry # 3, Needle work panel, Framed. D'Apres La Dame et Licorne Original located Musee de Cluny, Paris, Fran...

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Decorative Art

Materials

Cotton

Doris Leslie Blau 1950s European Needlework Rug
Doris Leslie Blau 1950s European Needlework Rug

Doris Leslie Blau 1950s European Needlework Rug

Located in New York, NY

1950s European Needlework Rug Size: 9'7" × 10'0" (292 × 304 cm) Vibrant and meticulously detailed, this 1950s European needlepoint rug exudes mid-century elegance with its vivid pale...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Authentic French Needlework Tapestry 8'2'' X 7' Ft
Authentic French Needlework Tapestry 8'2'' X 7' Ft

Authentic French Needlework Tapestry 8'2'' X 7' Ft

Located in Los Angeles, US

Authentic French Needlework Tapestry 8'2'' X 7' Ft, Authentic, Traditional, Perfect Condition, One Of The Kind.

Category

Early 2000s French French Provincial Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Georgian mahogany Needlework Table
Georgian mahogany Needlework Table

Georgian mahogany Needlework Table

Located in Folkestone, GB

A very elegant early 19th century, George III period 'work' or sewing table with a lift-up top above a dummy drawer, then a real drawer and a deep drawer below which continues down i...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1850 English Needlework Pillow 12x8
1850 English Needlework Pillow 12x8

1850 English Needlework Pillow 12x8

Located in Los Angeles, US

1850 English Needlework Pillow, 12"x8"—a beautifully handcrafted piece showcasing exquisite Victorian-era needlework. With its detailed stitching and classic design, this antique pil...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Adam Style Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1920s Antique Floral Design Part Silk Needlework Rug
1920s Antique Floral Design Part Silk Needlework Rug

1920s Antique Floral Design Part Silk Needlework Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinating history both as a hobby and as an industry. When many people think of carpets, they think of pile carpets or flat weave kilims, but needlepoint has also been used to create beautiful carpets. These carpets are durable and an important part of carpet history. Archaeologists and scholars consider the roots of needlepoint to have been around 1500 BC. They consider the first needlepoint to include the fine diagonal stitches that were used to sew tents together by the ancient Egyptians. The art eventually evolved into tapestry weaving. However, a tapestry weaving differs significantly from needlepoint in that it uses a loom and vertical warp. Tapestry weaving is closer to the weaving of kilims and pile rugs than canvas work. However, some still include tapestry weaving in the category of needlepoint because of the fine work that appeared during the late Renaissance. It can have a similar appearance to the untrained eye. Technically, tapestry weaving and needlepoint are not the same, and they do not use the same technique. The first actual needlepoint rugs and needle-points began to appear in the late Renaissance. Needlepoint is worked by creating stitches on a stiff canvas. The canvas is typically made from jute or linen and is quite durable. Pieces from the Renaissance were used to cover footstools, chairs, pillows, bed headboards, and other furnishings. They were also used as table coverings and wall coverings. You could also find them on many small items such as purses, shoes, and various adornments for clothing. During the Renaissance, the craft reached a high level of skill, and the designs became incredibly detailed and realistic. They mimicked many of the subjects and styles of famous paintings of the time. They created florals, still life designs, scenes, and geometric tiled pieces. Some of them mimicked the designs found in Persian Carpets. Needlepoint reached its peak popularity in the 19th century when it was considered a proper occupation for a lady. Needlepoint and embroidery held a similar place in societal status at the time. During this time, the work became finer, with some of the canvas reaching a high level of detail. The level of detail is determined by counting the number of mesh in an inch. During this time petit point by French needlewomen could have a mesh count as high as 45 mesh. This allowed women to create highly intricate designs with incredible levels of detail. It is possible to find many antique pieces of needlepoint besides rugs. Needlepoint rugs were popular in France and Spain, where the technique was adapted to create highly intricate designs that mimicked the designs in architecture and fashion. They were popular because they were durable, and it could be fashioned into a variety of items. The canvases themselves were durable, and the wool that they used was also strong, which means that many of the pieces were able to withstand daily use. We have many artifacts that have survived from this time period. Needlepoint rugs are important collectibles because they are different from the pile rugs and kilims that are typically found on the market. Needlepoint carpets are special because they take many hours to create, especially larger works. Needlepoint pieces of any type became popular throughout Europe during the 19th century. It is still a popular hobby today, but perhaps one of the most interesting stories is that of the Portuguese needlewomen of Arraiolos. The story of these women and their beautiful carpets begins in 1492. Needlepoint was a popular occupation in Spain, which had a large population of Moors and Jews. They were an integral part of Spanish culture. However, in 1492, Queen Isabella of Spain issued a proclamation that gave these ethnic groups the order to pack their bags and board ships headed...

Category

Vintage 1920s Renaissance Revival Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Pair of English Petit Point Needlework Picture Panels
Pair of English Petit Point Needlework Picture Panels

Pair of English Petit Point Needlework Picture Panels

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

A pair of petit point needlework panels, framed in walnut frames, that have candle arms and sconces fitted to the bottoms. In the style of early 18th century originals, but worked in...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Tapestries

Materials

Silk

1850 English Needlework Pillow 13x9
1850 English Needlework Pillow 13x9

1850 English Needlework Pillow 13x9

Located in Los Angeles, US

1850 English Needlework Pillow, 13"x9"—a fine example of Victorian-era craftsmanship, featuring intricate hand-stitched patterns and rich detailing. This antique pillow brings a touc...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique 1850 Needlework English Tapestry 4'9" X 2'1"
Antique 1850 Needlework English Tapestry 4'9" X 2'1"

Antique 1850 Needlework English Tapestry 4'9" X 2'1"

Located in Los Angeles, US

A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Other Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

French Needlework and Watercolor Painting, Framed
French Needlework and Watercolor Painting, Framed

French Needlework and Watercolor Painting, Framed

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Very fine large early 19th to late 18th Century French Needlework and Watercolor painting on silk having an exceptional gilded frame. Found in Nice, France.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Paintings

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

1900s Antique Needlework Floral Design
1900s Antique Needlework Floral Design

1900s Antique Needlework Floral Design

Located in Los Angeles, US

Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinat...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rosemary Pipkin Jackson (American 20th C.), Nefertiti Needlework Panel, Signed
Rosemary Pipkin Jackson (American 20th C.), Nefertiti Needlework Panel, Signed

Rosemary Pipkin Jackson (American 20th C.), Nefertiti Needlework Panel, Signed

Located in Germantown, MD

Rosemary Pipkin Jackson (American 20th Century), Nefertiti, Needlework panel, Framed., Signed and numbered. Measures 21" in width and 25" in height.

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Wood

English 19th century needlework and hand painted silk picture, circa 1830
English 19th century needlework and hand painted silk picture, circa 1830

English 19th century needlework and hand painted silk picture, circa 1830

Located in Central England, GB

This exceptional needlework dates to the early 19th century and is a master class in the art of needlework. It incorporates many different types of thread and complicated stitches co...

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Antique Mid-19th Century William IV Decorative Art

Materials

Wool, Silk

1920 Antique Floral Needlework Rug
1920 Antique Floral Needlework Rug

1920 Antique Floral Needlework Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinat...

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Vintage 1920s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Needlework Bed Cover. Wall Decor Fabric. Silk Embroidered Orange Throw
Vintage Needlework Bed Cover. Wall Decor Fabric. Silk Embroidered Orange Throw

Vintage Needlework Bed Cover. Wall Decor Fabric. Silk Embroidered Orange Throw

Located in Spring Valley, NY

In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...

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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Textiles

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Cotton, Silk