Early Embroidery Landscape Scene with Figure and Architectural Elements: C17th English mid century a lovely example of a

a lovely example of a story telling wall hanging

this long coat was worn for formal occasions such as visiting friends

Hand painted in northern India

The embroidery it antique and handmade

In excellent antique condition with some minor bookworm(

Early Embroidery Landscape Scene with Figure and Architectural Elements: C17th English mid century a lovely example of aDating from the first half of the 17th century a rare historic surviving textile, one of the earliest textiles we have on offer from our collection. Hand embroidered in silks overlaid with couched gilt wrapped thread to create images including a figure of a saint(?) holding a sheaf of corn standing within a landscape with decorative buildings and trees. In the foreground are grasses sprouting from small hillocks. Tge embroidery has a decorative