Antique French Needlepoint Pillow Throw Cushion Antique Animal Medallion

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Antique French pillow - throw cushion with incredible detailed floral design and texture.
Style: Antique, Flemish, French, Renaissance, Celtic, Medieval
… Read more Antique French pillow - throw cushion with incredible detailed floral design and texture.
Style: Antique, Flemish, French, Renaissance, Celtic, Medieval
19th century needlepoint and metallic thread throw cushion
Made of genuine hand crafted wool.
Colors: Brown, Cream, Rose, green, yellow and cream.
The cushion display an intricate needlepoint design on handwoven canvas
The fabulous colors combined and woven into this piece work together creating a refined and solid look.
Depicting central an ornamental cream colored medaillon with a tree and 4 doves, bordered with a contrasted brown and floral design.
Gold metallic thread trimmed with in each corner a metallic thread knot and tassel.
The cushion is silk backed, down filled.
Condition: Good solid condition
Origin: France

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The roots of needlepoint goes back thousands of years to the ancient Egyptians.
The oldest needlepoint known dates back around 1500 BC

Tapestry is mostly done on a larger scale, while needlepoint items are usually smaller.
Both needlepoint and tapestry can be made using various materials, amongst wool, silk, and cotton thread.

Width 20.8in - 53cm
Height 15.7in - 40cm
Depth 5.9in - 15cm See less