Hand-Embroidery on Linen Antique Textile Wall-Hanging unique textile with a tightly fitting lid

with a tightly fitting lid that takes a bit of pressure to open

The plates

often in the form of “whitework” - white thread on white cotton

simple gestures

Hand-Embroidery on Linen Antique Textile Wall-Hanging unique textile with a tightly fitting lidThis very finely hand embroidered textile is an example of counted thread embroidery, on linen, with handanger strips (the white cutwork). I am not certain of its origin the palette and design feels rather Scandinavian, but it bears a strong resemblance to many antique Turkish embroidered textiles I have found. Definitely it is antique, I am guessing mid 19th century, and absolutely it was made with great skill. Truly a wonderful thing to live with,