Antique Velvet Pillow Renaissance Pomegranate Panel passementerie_french Central needlework panel depicting a

Central needlework panel depicting a saint

Of course not for general use on a family sofa

For many centuries a normal practice The beautiful antique panels

Backed with antique silk brocade

A Bolster and two scatter cushions

Antique Velvet Pillow Renaissance Pomegranate Panel passementerie_french Central needlework panel depicting aHand made bespoke pillow A panel of Cisele Velvet . Venetian and dating from second half of 16th century An Ottoman Pomegranate design. The deep pile Magenta silk velvet voided to reveal a gold metallic ground. Further embellished with Silver metal thread Boucle work. Over antique moss green mohair velvet and finished with early 18th century gold metallic braid Museum worthy textile. Superb time worn appeal with signs of wear commensurate with immense