{"product_id":"rare-antique-cut-silk-velvet-panel-handmade-venetian-cisele-17th-century-venice-italy","title":"Rare Antique Cut Silk Velvet Panel Handmade Venetian Ciséle: 17th Century, Venice, Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 17th-century Venetian ciséle cut silk velvet textile panel featuring a rich crimson baroque pomegranate and acanthus pattern woven over a metallic gold ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically used for grand upholstery—such as formal chair covers or wall hangings—this type of luxurious textile was prominently produced by master weavers in famed Italian centers like Venice and Genoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern centers around a highly stylized pomegranate, a classic Renaissance and Baroque design lexicon symbol representing wealth, power, and fertility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intricate method combines both cut and uncut (looped) pile warps. The variance in pile height produces a multi-dimensional, sculptured effect against the smooth, shimmering ground fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep burgundy-red silk loops contrast beautifully against a rich gold or beige satin base weave, utilizing sweeping acanthus leaves and delicate trellis-filled cartouches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: \u003cbr\u003e56.5cm wide x 164cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eVery good antique condition, some small marks on selvedge edges where the velvet has been pinned to a wall or screen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannah Whyman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57497445040501,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8080\/1179\/files\/74C04205-4D7D-471C-B5C3-988548E89884.jpg?v=1786638107","url":"https:\/\/hannahwhyman.co.uk\/products\/rare-antique-cut-silk-velvet-panel-handmade-venetian-cisele-17th-century-venice-italy","provider":"Hannah Whyman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}