Fan of pierced gold arabesque work, diamonds, rubies and emeralds, finely carved mother-of-pearl, richly inlaid with pure gold floral wreaths and Brussels lace.
Notes on Fans. Wedding Fan presented to H.R.H. the Princess Mary.
Tag: Crafts
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History Hardcover – Illustrated, November 4, 2015
by Françoise Tétart-Vittu (Author)
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style.
Hindu Prayer-Carpet manufactured at Ahmedabad.
The Prayer-Carpet forming our present illustration, manufactured at Ahmedabad, was chosen for the Museum of Ornamental Art as one of the most faultless of these Indian productions.
Characteristically English carpet of the time of James I, dated 1614.
The carpet is a very fine example of the time of James I. The whole design is characteristically English of the period.
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
Russian Enamel, Majolica, Paintings on Walls and Ceilings.
Ornamental treasures. In Russia we find enamel ornaments on gold, silver and copper still as widely distributed and as highly esteemed as in former times when they first attained their reputation.
The floor of a mosque. Silk carpet made of antique Tabriz weave, Iran.
This interesting and valuable rug is of antique Tabriz weave, of finely blended colors and rare design.
A Mirror Case of the 14th century. The Assault of the Castle of Love.
A mediaeval mirror case. The subject is a favorite one with mediaeval artists, and is known as “The Assault of the Castle of Love.”
Ebony cabinet in the style of Louis Seize. Victorian period.
Ebony cabinet in the style of Louis Seize. Prize medal for great excellence of design and workmanship in decorative furniture 1862.
Enameled Jewels with rubies, emeralds, pearls. 16th century.
Enameled Jewels with rubies, emeralds, pearls of the 16th century. Hippocamp, Sea-horse with with rubies and emeralds. Death’s Head in white enamel, on gold.
A Royal Persian rug of the 15th century. Gift of the Persian Emperor.
Royal Persian. 15th century. THIS is probably as near perfection as the woolen carpet of the East has ever come.
Ryggastuga. The Swedish farmhouse. Interior and household goods.
The Swedish farmhouse, the so-called Ryggastuga, is a small, simple dwelling house with a grass roof. Interior and household goods.
