17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow with Silk Backingrug no. j5344

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An exceptional antique pillow crafted from an authentic 17th-century Flemish tapestry fragment, hand-woven in naturally dyed wools and soft silk accents. Woven during the Baroque era in Flanders, the face features a rich, painterly verdure and foliate design displaying lush botanical scrolls, acanthus leaves, and architectural ribbon drapery in warm muted tones of beige, cobalt blue, terra cotta, and soft teal. Thoughtfully restored and tailored into a bespoke accent cushion, the pillow is finished with a luxury greyish-taupe silk backing and trimmed with a custom twisted metallic braided rope welt (cord trim) framing all edges. A timeless piece that pairs seamlessly with curated traditional, antique, or eclectically modern interiors. Origin: Flanders / Northern Europe Period: 17th Century (c. 1650–1690) Materials: Antique Wool/Silk Tapestry Face, Silk Backing, Twisted Cord Trim Dimensions: 1'3'' x 1'6'' (approx. 15 in x 18 in) Condition: Excellent antique condition relative to age, with minor light age-appropriate fading and a beautifully soft patina

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