Rare silk and silver metal brocade curtains were found in a French chateau with their matching passementerie trims and tassels. This fabric had been in storage since the early 1950's and are in remarkable condition. Likely dating from 1870/1890's. The silver metal threads are still bright and are carried on the entire back of the fabric which was an incredibly expensive process. Brocade depicts floral motifs of exotic flowers, foliage and decorative silver metal swags on a patterned ground. Pastel blues, pinks corals and greens enhance a patterned ground of flower sprigs. Scant fading, with the silver threads still bright. Pattern is repeated every 12 inches across. This is being offered in a panel 45 inches by 2 yards 12 inches in length with no center seam.
All antique fabric needs to be handled with special care, Best used for wall coverings, screens or other stress free applications.
This fabric has not been laundered and may show some dust (mentioned for accuracy).