Hanging decoration
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Textile, Metal, Bead
Place of origin
India
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 31548
Summary
Two Indian gold metallic hangings made of twisted tinsel on orange/red threads, ending in a gold tassel of gold beads and small dark red tassels. Decorated with pale green embroidered birds attached to red/gold padded pumpkin shape and gold and red tassels. Green tassel at top. One bird is attached, the other is loose.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.