Hand-Embroidery on Linen Antique Textile Wall-Hanging unique textile 625" tall

625" tall

I found these at an estate sale in a gorgeous old home in Kansas City’s Brookside neighborhood that included some phenomenal antiques and an astounding

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very fine hand-painted decorative details

Hand-Embroidery on Linen Antique Textile Wall-Hanging unique textile 625" tallThis very finely hand embroidered textile is an example of counted thread embroidery, on linen, with handanger strips (the white cutwork). I am not certain of its origin the palette and design feels rather Scandinavian, but it bears a strong resemblance to many antique Turkish embroidered textiles I have found. Definitely it is antique, I am guessing mid 19th century, and absolutely it was made with great skill. Truly a wonderful thing to live with,