Antique Lyonnaise silk motif - Pattern 3 Dragon

Antique Lyonnaise silk motif - Pattern 3 DragonUnique piece made from 18th or early 19th century "Lyonnaise" French silk rare and exquisite. We salvaged these remarkable pieces from an old handmade spread that we sourced from France. Each square is unique the maker used different silk combinations in each one. They are antique and showing their age, but still beautiful and strong enough to frame and display. Our pricing reflects the condition. If you would like to buy more than one of these silk

The velvet actually is silver rather than grey

Hand sewn in Europe

and never will

This has the "butterfly" design

Please note that this is an old piece and the painted parts and fabrics show their age

Please note that this is a genuine antique piece and the painted parts and fabrics show their age

Please note that these are not actual tarot cards

and has a lot of gorgeous lustre because of the way it's woven

They are 128 * 78 mm (about 5 * 3 inches)

This silk is cut from a vintage (or we think this is possibly antique) Japanese obi belt - as these belts are not large

The beautiful little base below is probably not as old

Please note that the video shows the entire deck