Bedspread - 246 cm - 255 cm

Impressive pure silk matrimonial bedspread in large size from the late 1800s to early 1900s in the Luigi Filippo style.
Given its ample measurements, it is made of two silk panels sewn together along the inside, so only a central seam is visible, but this does not detract from its beauty. They were sewn so well that the embroidery and designs align perfectly. A detail that becomes noticeable only up close. Historically, fabrics were often stitched for different uses, differentiating them.
As for color, the background is light blue while the embroidered designs are gold. It is all embroidery, with circles worked with outer lines to enrich it, and at the center a flower. Below, the willow is embroidered like leaves. It is all a geometric work with these motifs placed asymmetrically, one higher and one lower. It is not the classic damask, but embroidery with designs laid out as if it were a tapestry. This design continues onto the two side parts and the foot of the bed.
It is large in proportion, precisely because old beds were higher; in fact, on my bed, which despite being from the 1700s has modern slats, it reaches the floor. It measures 246 cm in length and 255 cm in width, to which a 14 cm fringe must be added, so it fits a bed perfectly. A straight, simple fringe that echoes the colors of the bedspread. It was custom-made by my family precisely for the beauty of the colors and the type of silk, but it is clear it has been used very little because the silk is in excellent condition, as is the fringe. They used to have a lot of linens made, thinking of the dowry to give to their children, and given the large number of bedspreads, I found many never used. The fact that it has two small stains typical of a chest/storage, which I photographed, attests to its age and proves that it is an antique bedspread, but they do not diminish its beauty. The high value lies in the pure silk used.
I have therefore noted good condition precisely because of these two stains; otherwise it is in excellent condition.
My ancestors placed great importance on the home and loved renewing the window treatments, always having linens made that expressed beauty and refinement. It is large in size, including the fringe, because as I have already written, old beds were taller, so it fits a bed perfectly and reaches the floor.
It is part of the dowry I received, and given the large number of bedspreads in different fabrics and colors, many of them I am selling so they may have a new life. Given its ample dimensions, I have even used it as a sofa cover, due to the beauty of its colors, and as a table cover laid against the wall, reaching to the floor, with a white embroidered top to show off the designs.
It easily matches the colors, fabrics, and window treatments of a home. Beautiful to use on an antique bed to highlight its importance, but it also stands out on a simple modern bed. In fact, I would say it would add a touch of elegance and refinement. It fits easily with classic or modern decor. When something is beautiful, you find a use for it. One just needs imagination and to especially love the home furnishings one lives with. Every home indeed reflects the taste and refinement of its inhabitants. The buyer will decide how to use it.
I ship with a private courier, not the post office, so it arrives faster and has double packaging and easier communication.
Given its size, the bedspread will be shipped wrapped with thousands of bubbles and placed in a box to provide greater protection.
Shipping costs vary depending on whether it is Europe in zone one or two such as the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Eastern countries, and zone three such as Norway, Malta, Cyprus, and the rest of the world.
Customs duties will be borne by the buyer.