18th Century European Needlework, Probably French 165 x 248cm / 5'5" x 8'2" Decorative Made in Uzbekistan for a

Made in Uzbekistan for a wealthy family the small size is very versatile for display

The extra large flowerheads in the border are the size of pumpkins and the polychrome vine weaving in out resembles more a dragon than a plant

just showing light wear after 150 years of use and modest

or country estates

The beautiful sky blue main border and tomato red field with an allover design in a squarish size

18th Century European Needlework, Probably French 165 x 248cm / 5'5" x 8'2" Decorative Made in Uzbekistan for aObviously inspired by a verdure tapestry this beautiful needlework was probably made in France, and is a monumental piece of work. Needlework is much slower than tapestry so would have taken much longer than a tapestry of equivalent size. The subject matter is familiar and soothing, layers of green and blue foliage, a pair of birds and various flowering plants in front of a distant background, possibly mountainous and a fair attempt at aerial