18th Century European Needlework, Probably French 165 x 248cm / 5'5" x 8'2" Decorative The extra large flowerheads in

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

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

or country estates

Such pretty colours especially with the light border in an off white/ milky tone

18th Century European Needlework, Probably French 165 x 248cm / 5'5" x 8'2" Decorative The extra large flowerheads inObviously 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