Early Silk Embroidered Vestment Front with Parrots: C18th Mexico Italian textiles There are five distinct panels

There are five distinct panels of embroidery which makes this piece perfect for an interiors project

Dating from the 18th century a long crimson silk damask pelmet or bed hanging from Italy

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dancers and processions of musicians

or perhaps a Pelmet to hang above a window

Early Silk Embroidered Vestment Front with Parrots: C18th Mexico Italian textiles There are five distinct panelsDating from the late 17th century an unusual and trade embroidered vestment front. Possibly from Mexico and made for the Catholic Church , embroiderd in silks and gilt wrapped thread onto a buttermilk silk grosgrain ground. Decorative elements include wonderful parrots, carnations, bows and orchids growing from pots. The textile is in good condition considering its great antiquity. Theres some historic conservation work to tge silk ground which, as a