{"product_id":"antique-cutwork-embroidered-richelieu-lace-wallhanging-curtain-panel-c1900-1910-france","title":"Antique Cutwork Embroidered Richelieu Lace Wallhanging Curtain Panel: C1900 - 1910 France","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis linen textile corresponds exactly to the great French tradition of Richelieu embroidery (a form of openwork white embroidery) combined with artisan lace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis French embroidery technique highly prized since the 17th century, characterized by cut-out patterns (cutwork) linked together by small bars embroidered with buttonhole stitch (festoon).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower section features large, realistic flowers (resembling Lilly’s) worked with solid fabric panels surrounded by empty spaces, typical of the Art Nouveau (1890–1910) period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vertical center band aligns oval medallions alternating with hand-cut arrows or chevrons, giving the piece a beautiful geometric structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long side bands appear to be made of embroidered filet lace serving to frame the central raw linen panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMessurements:\u003cbr\u003e206cm long x 99cm wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eVery good, some historic marks and an overall patina of age as to be expected for a domestic antique textile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannah Whyman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57330565972341,"sku":null,"price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8080\/1179\/files\/4BB50400-DA45-4682-8091-6F9D06391062.jpg?v=1782834892","url":"https:\/\/hannahwhyman.co.uk\/products\/antique-cutwork-embroidered-richelieu-lace-wallhanging-curtain-panel-c1900-1910-france","provider":"Hannah Whyman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}