Handmade Victorian Silk Velvet Embroidered Shelf Pelmets x 3: C19th Britain 1910 Made in France C1920 this

Made in France C1920 this would look stunning hanging at a long window or displayed on a wall or stairwell

others from the series along with the original drawings are held at the Louvre in Paris

a fine example of a traditional silk embroidered wedding shawl or cover from Gujarat

A soft and pretty hand block printed fine cotton Kalamkari dating from the 19th century

Measurements: 2 metres wide X  173cm L

Handmade Victorian Silk Velvet Embroidered Shelf Pelmets x 3: C19th Britain 1910 Made in France C1920 thisItem Details. A collection of three folk art shelf pelmets, with hand embroidery dating from the Victorian era. Wonderfully decorative these pelmets are a delight! Entirely hand stitched they have been made from a variety of deep coloured velvets and broadcloth, possibly off cuts from soldiers uniforms, cut into strips, laid down and stitched into place onto a ticking ground. They have then been decorated with a variety of silk embroidery stitches and