Portuguese Castelo Branco Silk Embroidered Panel french silk trim Later re lined in pale

Later re lined in pale gold silk and fringed with later passementerie braid

occasionally  small fragments are discovered

Finished with 17th century Gold Metallic Braid

Beautiful example of skilled intricate weaving

17th century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry Panel

Portuguese Castelo Branco Silk Embroidered Panel french silk trim Later re lined in paleRare and exquisite Castelo Branco Embroidered Panel Most likely originally intended as a Colcha (Marriage Coverlet) Portuguese and dating from 18th century Silk embroidery upon a Orche linen ground, loosely backed with hand loomed cotton. This lining could quite easily be detached to give a lighter, gossamer effect to the cover, as its only joined along the top edge and then with a few cotton stitched threads here and there Antique gently time worn