Bedspread - 250 cm - 240 cm - Sicilian drawn-thread embroidery
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This Italian linen bedspread, made in Sicily, features white fabric and Sicilian drawn-thread work, measures 250 × 240 cm and dates from 1930–1940.
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Fine white linen bedspread with Sicilian pulled-thread embroidery – 250 × 240 cm
Magnificent double bedspread made from substantial white linen, enhanced with extraordinary Sicilian pulled-thread embroidery, an ancient and refined expression of traditional embroidery art.
The true centerpiece of this piece is the large central figurative panel, an elaborate composition depicting elegant female figures surrounded by a rich interweaving of flowers, leaves, and ornamental motifs.
A genuine textile picture, in which the skillful interplay between the embroidered sections and the delicate sheerness created by the pulled threads lends the design depth, lightness, and remarkable decorative appeal.
The same meticulous workmanship appears around the perimeter of the bedspread, where a refined border of floral and geometric motifs harmoniously frames the central composition, embellishing as well the section that falls along the sides of the bed.
Particularly striking is the contrast between the substantial feel of the white linen, with its dense, firm weave, and the lightness of the openwork, which highlights the extraordinary precision and wealth of detail.
Its generous dimensions, 250 × 240 cm, fully showcase the breadth of the design on a double bed, making this bedspread a highly elegant furnishing accent.
A textile piece of considerable charm and an expression of the finest Sicilian embroidery tradition, especially appealing to admirers of embroidered linens and fine craftsmanship.
Features:
Type: double bedspread
Dimensions: 250 × 240 cm
Fabric: substantial, sturdy white linen
Decorative technique: Sicilian pulled-thread embroidery
Design: large central figurative composition with floral motifs
Border: richly worked perimeter with floral and geometric motifs
A bedspread that combines the beauty of linen with the sophistication of complex, meticulous embroidery, preserving the timeless charm of Sicilian textile tradition.
Fine white linen bedspread with Sicilian pulled-thread embroidery – 250 × 240 cm
Magnificent double bedspread made from substantial white linen, enhanced with extraordinary Sicilian pulled-thread embroidery, an ancient and refined expression of traditional embroidery art.
The true centerpiece of this piece is the large central figurative panel, an elaborate composition depicting elegant female figures surrounded by a rich interweaving of flowers, leaves, and ornamental motifs.
A genuine textile picture, in which the skillful interplay between the embroidered sections and the delicate sheerness created by the pulled threads lends the design depth, lightness, and remarkable decorative appeal.
The same meticulous workmanship appears around the perimeter of the bedspread, where a refined border of floral and geometric motifs harmoniously frames the central composition, embellishing as well the section that falls along the sides of the bed.
Particularly striking is the contrast between the substantial feel of the white linen, with its dense, firm weave, and the lightness of the openwork, which highlights the extraordinary precision and wealth of detail.
Its generous dimensions, 250 × 240 cm, fully showcase the breadth of the design on a double bed, making this bedspread a highly elegant furnishing accent.
A textile piece of considerable charm and an expression of the finest Sicilian embroidery tradition, especially appealing to admirers of embroidered linens and fine craftsmanship.
Features:
Type: double bedspread
Dimensions: 250 × 240 cm
Fabric: substantial, sturdy white linen
Decorative technique: Sicilian pulled-thread embroidery
Design: large central figurative composition with floral motifs
Border: richly worked perimeter with floral and geometric motifs
A bedspread that combines the beauty of linen with the sophistication of complex, meticulous embroidery, preserving the timeless charm of Sicilian textile tradition.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Sicilia
Title additional information
Sicilian drawn-thread embroidery
Material
Linen
Country of origin
Italy
Length
250 cm
Colour
White
Width
240 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1930-1940
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