17/18th Century Greek Island Embroidery, Skyros Decorative

17/18th Century Greek Island Embroidery, Skyros DecorativeA fine and early silk embroidery depicting broad shouldered soldiers, a falconer, the Tree of Life and a multitude of birds. An exquisitely charming needlework and a rare opportunity to be able to buy one. Frame size is 68cm wide by 50cm tall or 2'3" x 1'8"

in excellent condition

bold design of richly coloured flowerheads contrasts gorgeously with the abrashed midnight blue field

this one really ticks a lot of boxes

professional restoration

and it will be a regular talking point

even vibrant especially around the clothing of the seated man

of approximately £2

Priced according to condition and not beauty

A real collectors item and also a wonderful furnishing rug

library or office

with the vines whizzing and speeding around the small confines with dizzying velocity

ivory and brown