Antique English Textile Decorative Needlepoint n°:904275

275 × 140 cm (9' 0" × 4' 7")

Antique English Textile, Needlepoint technique, late 19th century: European elegance with Oriental inspiration. An extraordinary example of British textile art, ....

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Textile Details

Date (ca.): ca. 1880
Origin: Europe
Field: All Over
Design: Floral
Material: Silk
Approximate dimensions: Kalle Size
Production Manner: Handmade
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Textile Description

Antique English Textile, Needlepoint technique, late 19th century: European elegance with Oriental inspiration. An extraordinary example of British textile art, meticulously hand-stitched using the refined Needlepoint technique. This piece represents a sophisticated cultural fusion: a design of clear Oriental inspiration reinterpreted through the decorative sensibility of late Victorian England. The hallmark of this piece is the incredible airiness of the design; the floral motifs do not crowd the field but seem to float gracefully, creating a balanced and harmonious composition.

The chromatic refinement is sublime: the contrast between the background and the delicate floral hues reveals a painterly mastery in embroidery, where each petal is rendered with subtle tonal transitions. The vibrant and well-modulated borders are of significant impact, explicitly recalling the style of Persian rugs with the Herati motif. This dynamic frame vigorously encloses the more ethereal central field, creating a sophisticated interplay of visual weights. The flexible structure and fine stitch quality make it an extremely versatile decorative element.

Condition: Excellent. The preservation of the yarns and the brilliance of the colors testify to the superior original craftsmanship, preserved at the Mollaian Rugs Gallery.

Dimensions & Interior Design Advice: 275 × 140 cm. Thanks to its slender proportions and visual lightness, it is the ideal piece for enhancing rooms with a classic-international flair, perfect either as a decorative accent rug or as an imposing wall hanging for a prestigious setting.

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At Mollaian srl we try to do our best, giving a new life to some of antique rugs with minor problems, that may have affected by age. So, apart from what is visible on the presented photos, it should be noted that the rugs are professionally cleaned, and where necessary, the Selvages/Sides and Ends/Fringes have been secured. Upon request, we can provide a complete condition report (including any retouch performed by our restoration team), if it is not already presented down below.