Antique 17th Century Flemish Brussels Botanical Tapestry Pillow

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This exceptional 17th-century Brussels tapestry pillow is fashioned from an antique Flemish woven textile, featuring a striking arrangement of stylized … Read more This exceptional 17th-century Brussels tapestry pillow is fashioned from an antique Flemish woven textile, featuring a striking arrangement of stylized tulips, rounded blossoms, and sweeping botanical foliage. Originating from the celebrated tapestry-weaving tradition of Brussels, this decorative textile reflects the importance of floral imagery in early European tapestry design. Its composition combines bold botanical forms with rich, earthy colors, creating a distinctive example of historic Flemish craftsmanship.
The design is particularly notable for its large-scale flowers, which occupy nearly the entire surface of the pillow. Rounded blossoms and partially opened tulips appear among elongated leaves and slender stems, producing a dense, rhythmic botanical arrangement. The flowers are rendered in antique gold, ochre, mustard yellow, camel, warm beige, muted terracotta, and faded rose, while the surrounding foliage features deep forest green, dark teal, olive green, sage, and nearly black green. The contrast between the warm floral tones and darker botanical background gives the composition depth and visual strength.
Measuring 12.5 × 8 inches, the pillow preserves an expressive section of the original tapestry within a compact rectangular format. The woven front is complemented by a neutral beige fabric backing, allowing the historic textile to remain the central decorative feature.
With its bold floral imagery, richly textured surface, and association with the Brussels tapestry tradition, this pillow offers an attractive combination of historical interest and decorative character. See less