hotsell From the estate of a longtime antique collector, this handmade crewel work in wool celebrates the thousand year art form from which designs were once inspired by ornamental and pattern books. The beauty of crewel work is the resulting raised, dimensional field appearance. This found piece exhibits many distinctive features: a scarce shield-shaped ground in burlap, predominate, couched stitches that create a garden border of stylized flowers, and a commanding, exotic bird motif contoured by oxblood threads. The verso reveals the visual anatomy of its patient making; worsted yarns diligently arranged in union with its coarse, aged burlap foundation. A perpetual reminder of nature's exquisiteness, this uncommon crewel work is ready to be preserved with custom mounting and framing that suits your personal aesthetic. So unique. So pretty.
Being offered in as found condition. Has not been cleaned; slight dry aroma. Minor thread loss that exposes burlap ground. Please note this piece will ship flat to preserve the integrity of its current state.
Measurements:
17" W x 16" H x 1/4" D
Weighs less than one pound
Product code: Antique Crewel Work/ Antique hotsell Textiles/ Antique Embroidery/ Farmhouse Crewel Work