Antique Silk Embroidered Ecclesiastical Wallhanging Banner with Stumpwork Heart: C19th France Sumatran headdress Probably originally one of the

Probably originally one of the pelmets from a set of Palampore bed hangings made for the European market

This is a highly decorative antique heraldic emblem made from a variety of antique fabrics and depicting a castle or folly on a central shield topped by a crown or coronet

Hand printed and painted in pretty soft pinks with a traditional print of flowers and a hanging incense burner

and these items were sometimes worn as detached garments similar to necklaces

188 x 93cm

Antique Silk Embroidered Ecclesiastical Wallhanging Banner with Stumpwork Heart: C19th France Sumatran headdress Probably originally one of theAn wonderful antique ecclesiastical banner, originally made for a church or for a celebration this is a rare survivor from the 19th century. Hand embroidered with lettering cut from gilt metal thread braiding it reads: Voila Ce Coeur Qui A Tant Aime Les Hommes Here is a heart that has loved people so much. It has a superb stumpwork, padded heart with droplet of blood representing a bleeding heart. Hand embroidered in gold gilt metal thread and worked