{"product_id":"untitled-sep17_06-12-55","title":"Untitled Antique Filet Lace Valance with Birds \u0026 Vases: C19th Europe","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis textile is a beautiful example of antique filet lace (historically known as lacis or modano), featuring a traditional peacock and fountain motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilet lace is created by embroidering or darning patterns onto a pre-knotted, square-mesh net ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is deeply rooted in Italian textile traditions, particularly mimicking the famous folk-art lace from regions like Sardinia (specifically Bosa filet lace).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main panel shows two symmetrical peacocks (or pavoncelle) facing a central fountain or vase of life, a motif dating back to early Renaissance and Byzantine designs representing immortality and rebirth.\u003cbr\u003eThe lower border features a dense row of smaller birds (chicks or doves) finished with a scalloped, pointed border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the design is styled after 16th- and 17th-century Italian museum pieces, this specific type of lace was widely produced and popularized from the 19th century. During this era, Italian and French workshops made long panels or valances, like this fine example, for home decor such as bed curtains, table runners and altar cloths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e60cm wide x 320cm long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eExcellent antique condition. A few loose and pulled threads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannah Whyman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57581920321909,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8080\/1179\/files\/A510F4CC-2804-4D83-AD14-1BA9B655701C.jpg?v=1789622141","url":"https:\/\/hannahwhyman.co.uk\/products\/untitled-sep17_06-12-55","provider":"Hannah Whyman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}