Gilt Thread on Velvet Embroidered Tree of Life panel: C19th Syria interiors it has an original shop

it has an original shop label which reads ‘Muntzer & Son

Another collection of bespoke handmade pillows or cushions from our studios

and the top and bottoms edges are unfinished and would benefit from being hemmed or turned

woman often held objects such as mirrors

Professionally stretched and mounted at our dedicated textile conservation studio over lined and interlined conservation grade board it is ready for framing

Gilt Thread on Velvet Embroidered Tree of Life panel: C19th Syria interiors it has an original shopAn expertly worked old gold embroidered tree of life with birds on a black cotton velvet ground. Dating from the late 19th century and hand worked in Syria this is a good example of traditional gilt work embroidery from this region. Hand embroidered over card in a basket type stitch which gives a raised stumpwork effect. The panel would greatly benefit from being stretched and mounted, a service we can offer from our dedicated studio in the Cotswolds,