Late 19th Century Textiles

"Au Petit Point" textile of the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson from the 19th century. Perfect state of conservation. Negotiable price Measures: 140 x 120 cm.

A finely mounted antique Chinese embroidered silk panel, composed of robe fragments carefully stitched and presented as a vertically oriented decorative textile. The central field d...

A fine Japanese lacquer Takamakura Geisha pillow, first half of the 20th century. Depicting Shi-Shi Lion between peony and rock in gold, silver, red and ...

Antique Palembang Man's Songket and Ikat Ceremonial Head Cloth (iket kepala). A woven silk textile with natural dyes, weft ikat pattern, gold thread supplementary weft weave. Textile...

A rare and exquisite pair of antique Japanese embroideries woven during the Meiji period (1868-1912), at a time when the Japanese arts and crafts had been discovered by a selected fe...

Known as an over-saddle carpet or "masho," this small rectangular carpet was once used by a nomadic traveler as an artful covering for his saddle. Placed...

The item shown in the image is an antique Chinese silk embroidered robe sleeve panel, dating from the late Qing Dynasty (19th century to...

Intricate silk tassels adorned with knots, beads and charms are a traditional Chinese folk art and are used to add elegance to everyday items such as hairpins or lanterns. This antique silk tassel...

A superb and finely preserved Chinese silk rank badge (buzi) from the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912), later mounted into an early 20th-century wooden...

Finely woven Farahan Sarouks were produced in the late 19th century until just before world war I. They have become extremely rare and are highly valued for their artistry and co...

Antique pair of Qing dynasty ancestor portraits depicting a male and a female. Hand painted on silk and framed under glass within a large te...

The item shown in the image is an antique Chinese silk embroidered robe sleeve panel, dated from the late Qing Dynasty (19th century to ...

A silk embroidery panel that depicts an American eagle perched on the liberty shield, with laurel branches and shooting arrows under the feet and flanked by four American flags and b...

A striking Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1890s Meiji period presented in a gilt wood frame under glaze. The design features four dragons coiling and slithering in the clouds. The most auspicious mythological creature, dragon was a very popular motif in Japanese textile art. Viewing this particular piece, one is struck by the superb craftsmanship with the profuse use of silver threads in satin stitches and complex chain stich coiling that create the background. The slight relief technique was also used on parts of the dragon heads, rendering the piece a strong sense of dimension and motion. The textile itself measures about 32.5"x46". Japanese Meiji textiles were widely exhibited in the west during turn of the 20th century at the international exposition. It was used to showcase the Japanese aesthetics with the techniques at their pinnacle. These expositions solidified the country's images overseas and felled the Japanese craze in the west, which turned out to be a long-lasting influence on the western art. Many pieces were purchased and stayed in the west. As there is no brocade border present, the piece is likely the main part with the central motifs of a larger tapestry and was later framed for display. For two similar dragon tapestries...

Beautiful antique embroidery from China late 19th century with very nice Chinese design with birds, flowers and personages, and beautiful purple color silk foundation, entirely hand ...

Japanese Meiji Period Embroidered Silk Tobacco Pouch (Tabako-ire) with Dragon Motif, Pipe, Kagamibuta Netsuke and Metal Fittings, Circa 1880 An exceptional Japanese Meiji Period (18...

This delicate silk accessory is a Qing-dynasty lady's purse, originally worn around the wrist or tied at the waist with decorative charms and toggles. A lovely example of Chinese tex...

An impressive Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1890s Meiji period, presented with brocade border on linen canvas in a Lucite shadow box. The stunning design features three dragons coiling and flying in the clouds. The high relief technique used to render the dragons using mostly the silver threads gives this piece a tremendous sense of motion. The most auspicious mythological creature in Japan and China, dragons were a very popular motif in textile art. In this particular piece, it is the impressive size, the superb craftsmanship, the profuse use of silver threads and near perfect condition that set it apart. Japanese Meiji textiles were widely exhibited in the west during turn of the 20th century at the international exposition. It was used to showcase the Japanese aesthetics with the techniques at their pinnacle. These expositions solidified the country's images overseas and felled the Japanese craze in the west, which turned out to be a long-lasting influence on the western art. Many pieces were purchased and stayed in the west. It is likely this estate piece was from one of the expositions based on its high quality. For two similar dragon tapestries...

Offered is a Qing Dynasty civil rank badge. Centered in the embroidery is a silver pheasant. Sight 9 by 9 inches circle Frame 14 ⅛ by 14 ⅛ inches

An exceptional Japanese antique cotton textile panel dating from the late Edo (Bakumatsu) to the Meiji period (mid-to-late 19th century). Measuring a substantial 146 x 146 cm, this s...

A spectacular Japanese embroidered silk panel beautifully presented in a gilt frame suspended in a lucite shadow box with gilt wood border. The silk picture is dated to 1890-1910s toward the end of Meiji Period, when Japanese started to participate international expose by presenting its best art and craft. Elaborate embroidered silk tapestry like this was very popular among westerners due to its superb craftmanship and also exotic subject matter that was often derived from classic Japanese folklore, mythology and various motifs. The tapestry on offer is such an example. It depicts an old couple...

Ainu ceremonial robe (generally known as Kaparamip) made from the inner bark fiber of Elm circa late 19th to early 20th century. This type of robe, hand-woven from the Elm fiber, is ...

This unusually-shaped carpet is known as a "makden" and was originally used by a nomadic traveler as an artful covering for his horse. Placed between the saddle and the horse, the makden cushioned the rigid saddle and kept the horse warm in cold climates. Most under-saddle carpets...

A visually stunning Japanese fukusa panel with an embroidered dragon on a swirling cloud background, nicely displayed on a scarlet felt matt in a carve...

Beautiful late 19th century silk embroidery from China with nice design and red field wool foundation.

This unusually-shaped carpet is known as a "makden" and was originally used by a nomadic traveler as an artful covering for his horse. Placed between the saddle and the horse, the makden cushioned the rigid saddle and kept the horse warm in cold climates. Most under-saddle carpets include two to four holes near the center, through which the girth straps of the saddle were threaded. Dated to the late 19th century, this Tibetan saddle carpet...

The Design & Impact: Mounted in a sleek, modern acrylic frame that allows the centuries-old textile to seemingly float and shimmer in clear light, this magnificent panel brings t...

19th Century Islamic Art, Ottoman Moorish Metallic Threads Embroidered Arched Textile. Collectible Museum quality antique textile fragment probably part of a wall hanging or mirror cloth. Early 19th century antique Islamic Ottoman Empire style embroidered silk and metal thread panel. Compositions in Moorish 8 pointed star design medallions surrounded by scrolling vine, lined, scattered losses and loose threads to silk. Antique Oriental Byzantine textile depicting embroidered flowers depicting branches filled-in with silk floss threads creating an intricate embroidered pattern. On two of the corners, the antique textile panel is embellished with bands of blue silk rushing framed by with antique metallic trims, this dramatic embroidered of meandering botanical's are done in earthy colors and embroidered on natural linen. An antique Ottoman Empire textile decorative and historical artifact. "Ottoman silk textiles are among the most elegant textiles produced in the Islamic word. Executed in a range of woven techniques including satin and velvet, these silks were produced for use both within the Ottoman Empire and for export to Europe and the Middle East, where they were considered among the most prized luxury objects. Most Ottoman silks produced for use within the Empire were used either for garments or furnishings." Condensed from: Nazanin Hedayat Munroe. Department of Islamic Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This antique Islamic Art...

19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 3' 3" x 6' 10" - 99 x 209 )

Antique Leather Mughal Moorish Turkish Ottoman Shoes with Gold Embroidered. A pair of rare late 19th century hand stitched and hand tooled leather shoes ...

A stunning Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1880s-1900s from late Meiji period, presented with an original wood frame with inner gold trim. The tour-de-force embroidered tapestry s...

Rare antique Fergana Uzbekistn silk ikat, DUBBLED with other silk light blue ikat - There is a rich bibliography on these Turkmenistan textiles - Hanging on the wall like a tapestry,...

Late 19th century silk tribal Ikat weaving panel from Uzbekistan, Central Asia. Luxurious over saturated magenta, purple, gold, green and pink. Reverse s...

Late 19th century Chinese embroidery with silk and metal on silk foundation, entirely hand embroidered, some damages on metal wires.

This late 19th-century Bukharan silk brocade robe embodies the sophistication of Central Asian textile art and centuries of cultural exchange. Woven in sumptuous silk brocade in radi...

This object is a 19th-century framed Chinese silk embroidered panel titled "Dancing in the Landscape". Crafted during the 19th Century...

Beautiful Chinese embroidery with nice floral design and beautiful colors, entirely and finely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation Size: Wi...

A Japanese export silk embroidery of a Shinto shrine in original parcel gilt ebonized lacquer frame, circa 1890. 29 ¼ by 24 ¾ inches

Very beautiful late 19th century silk Chinese embroidery in panel, with a Chinese and blue, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation.

This splendid work of textile art is a side panel of an antique Caucasian Mafrash (baby's cradle). It is all naturally dyed and handwoven in soumak technique with using wool and cotton.

H 135 x W 51 cm/ each The Design & Impact: Serving as opulent decorative covers for formal hall chairs, this magnificent pair of antique textiles preserves the lavish domestic aesth...

Late 19th Century Chinese Wool & Silk Dragon Embroidery 2'10" x 4' - 86 x 122 Antique Chinese Textile Small Wool & Silk Brown Dragon Em...

This exceptionally long 19th to early 20th-century Chinese textile, measuring 168 x 24.5 inches, is a vibrant ceremonial hanging. Unlike many surviving examples that have been cut do...

A finely embroidered silk military rank badge panel framed in a wood frame circa late Qing dynasty 19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese as Buzi which was displayed...

19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 1'6'' X 4' - 46 X 122 )

Ottoman Turkish Textile – Hand-Embroidered Goldwork Panel (190 × 266 cm) This majestic Ottoman textile panel is a masterwork of imperial embroidery, showcasing an elaborate baroque-...

Antique Palembang Man's Songket and Ikat Ceremonial Head Cloth (iket kepala). A woven silk textile with natural dyes, weft ikat pattern, gold thread supplementary weft weave as the b...

This robe is crafted from a deep midnight blue (crow-black) silk satin, providing a high-contrast backdrop for the delicate floral embroidery. The garment features a side-fastening f...

A large Japanese silk embroidery Fukusa panel circa 180-90s toward the end of Meiji Period framed and glazed. This is a very finely embroidered textile art with a tour-de-force chain...

Tie-dyed panel from Tibet, circa 1900. Woven on a back-strap loom by nomadic Tibetans, this type of tie-dyed wool was traditional used for horse blankets, sitting mats, or trimmin...

A rare antique noren (Japanese split curtain), hand-woven from natural fibers and dyed in deep, layered shades of natural indigo. Its subtle gradation of...

A Japanese silk Fukusa Panel housed in a gilt frame circa late 19th century of Meiji Period. Fukusa is a traditional Japanese textile art used as a wrap for presenting gifts at important occasions. On the deep blue background, the elaborate embroidery work depicts three deities of the Shichifukujin (Seven Gods of Fortune...

A unique and elegant Tibetan carpet in a large format, most probably commissioned at the time for a special purpose. The neutral open field is framed by a series of borders, the larg...

Late 19th Century Chinese Silk & Metal Embroidery 1' 9'' x 12' 9''-53 x 387

A Japanese silk embroidery Fukusa panel presented in mat and glazed gilt wood frame circa 1890-1910s (end of Meiji Period). The blue silk pane...

A beautiful Japanese textile art panel with an embroidered dragon on a swirling cloud background, nicely framed with a linen matt in an antique-fi...

A finely embroidered Japanese silk Fukusa panel presented in a beautiful silk-lined giltwood frame (newly framed and glazed), circa late 19th century of Meiji Period. Fukusa is a tra...

This striking silk and metal-thread brocade woman’s coat from late 19th-century Uzbekistan features dramatic stylized botanical motifs in green, pink, and gold against a deep purple ...

A professionally framed antique hand-woven Turkish textile from Anatolia circa late 19th century. The panel was likely a storage bag face. It features a striking joined panels that s...

A framed silk needlework consisting of hand made pieces of 19th century Chinese clothing in a fine custom frame and matt.