17th century
This small fragment illustrates a small portion of a once magnificent textile. The entire ground was woven from metal threads wrapped around yellow silk–creating a shimmering backdrop against which naturalistic and colorful flowers emerge.
Book of swatches mounted on paper (56 sheets)
19th-20th centuryJapaneseSilk satin ground, silver and silver gilt threads
18th-19th centuryOttomanLinen
ItalianInk on silk
20th centuryAustrianTapestry, linen and wool
EgyptianRed velvet with embroidered silk (appliqués)
EuropeanBook of swatches mounted on paper (56 sheets)
19th-20th centuryJapaneseLinen
20th centuryGerman