{"product_id":"original-antique-crewelwork-embroidered-bed-hanging-c18th-britain","title":"Original Antique Crewelwork Embroidered Bed Hanging: C18th Britain","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrewelwork is a historic form of surface embroidery that has been practiced for over a thousand years. It reached its pinnacle of popularity in the 18th and 19th century, and this panel dates from the mid 1700s. This piece beautifully demonstrates the classic features of this period's textile art, showcasing meandering vine branches, multi-toned leaves, and distinct floral motifs worked onto a neutral ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;kRKjXc_10|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"UTzWVc#U8DOt\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" jsuid=\"kRKjXc_10\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003eHand worked in worsted wools (crewel) it had been stitched onto a sturdy, tightly woven backing. Historically, this backing, as here, was almost always a linen twill.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"eHDDzf#DtOdcb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" jsuid=\"kRKjXc_1f\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjFl8b5mqqXAxW0QEEAHS8wCbMQi4wTegoIAggACAEIExAG\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBCBMQBg\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" jsuid=\"kRKjXc_1g\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBCBMQBw\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" jsuid=\"kRKjXc_1h\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" jsuid=\"kRKjXc_1g\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBCBMQBw\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" jsuid=\"kRKjXc_1h\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eDesigns from the 17th and 18th centuries were heavily influenced by exotic textiles imported to Europe by the East India companies, particularly Indian palampores and chintz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" jsuid=\"kRKjXc_1g\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBCBMQBw\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" jsuid=\"kRKjXc_1h\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" jsuid=\"kRKjXc_1g\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBCBMQBw\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" jsuid=\"kRKjXc_1h\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThis resulted in highly stylised, organic layouts—like the iconic \u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" jsuid=\"kRKjXc_1k\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\"Tree of Life\"\u003c\/span\u003e pattern—filled with oversized blossoms, scrolling vines, and variegated foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" jsuid=\"kRKjXc_1g\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBCBMQBw\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" jsuid=\"kRKjXc_1h\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" jsuid=\"kRKjXc_1g\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBCBMQBw\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e Artisans utilised a vast array of technical stitches to give the flat fabric rich dimension. Common stitches include chain stitch, long and short stitch, satin stitch, stem stitch and French knots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:  100 cm wide x 156cm high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:In good antique condition with extensive professional conservation work which is to be expected. In crewelworks if this age the original backing has often perished. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannah Whyman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57635300671861,"sku":null,"price":1950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8080\/1179\/files\/62379B5E-93FC-40DB-B638-1C5C7E35C9E1.jpg?v=1791455094","url":"https:\/\/hannahwhyman.co.uk\/products\/original-antique-crewelwork-embroidered-bed-hanging-c18th-britain","provider":"Hannah Whyman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}