Early Embroidered Silk Velvet Church Hanging With Madonna: C17th Italy Japanese obi made for a church it

made for a church it was probably used as a runner for an alter

Some discolouration under the arms of the bodice on the lining

but there are stitching marks and the remains of some silk stitching which suggests otherwise

Three exquisitely painted painted silk satin panels

Early Embroidered Silk Velvet Church Hanging With Madonna: C17th Italy Japanese obi made for a church itDating from the 17th century this early silk embroidered ecclesiastical hanging with gilt wire appliqud elements. Made from gold and red silk plush velvets inset with tent stitch embroidered corners with a central panel depicting a Madonna figure. Handworked in silk threads with angels and surrounded by gilt wire embroidered star and floral motifs. The hanging is edged with gold bullion braiding and fringing which may have been added at a later date.