Antique Georgian Crewelwork Embroidery with Birds and Florals: C1700s England Antique buckles A delightful traditional folk art

A delightful traditional folk art hand embroidered drawn thread work linen runner with delightful birds and from Eastern Europe and dating from the late 19th century

This panel is in excellent condition for an antique from this era

Woman's folk bag part of the traditional costume from the region of Rättvik Sweden Sweden

84 x 70 cm  (33 x 27 inches)

Made in rich jewel-like colours with each patch carefully outlined with feather stitch in yellow silk thread

Antique Georgian Crewelwork Embroidery with Birds and Florals: C1700s England Antique buckles A delightful traditional folk artThis showcases a spectacular example of English Georgian crewelwork embroidery, heavily influenced by earlier 17th century Jacobean Embroidery. It is worked with fine crewel wool yarn stitched onto a natural linen background. The design features classic period indicators. Stylized, over scaled flowers like fancy carnations and multi layered blossoms. Fancy exotic birds featuring sweeping, dynamic crests and elaborate tail feathers. Large, scrolling