Decoration
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Textile and metal
Measurements
88 mm (W); 770 mm (Length)
Place of origin
India
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
On show at
Not on show
NT 31541
Summary
Indian decoration of gold ribbon with orange edging in paper chain effect, entwined with goldwork thread of turquoise flowers. On each side there are two lilac satin circles with a flower of goldwork and green French knots, the centre of the flower being a purple French knot. Goldwork to the edge of the circle. At the bottom of the decoration there is a lilac satin heart with a green embroidered flower and intricate goldwork design and green French knots, as part of the design. At the bottom and central left and right of the heart there are tinsel tassels with matching turquoise flowers. The back of the heart is a floral self-pattern in cream.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.