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5 articles tagged "silk" / Types of object

Pre-sale
 Published on 08 February 2024

A 15th-Century Royal Embroidery

This highly refined embroidery dates back to the end of the 15th century. The presence of the fleur-de-lys and ermine indicates that it was made for...
A 15th-Century Royal Embroidery - Pre-sale
Up for Sale
 Published on 02 February 2024

Elegance in the 18th Century

This French-style dress coat was the most characteristic attire worn by noblewomen during the reign of Louis XV.
Elegance in the 18th Century - Up for Sale
Glossary
 Published on 06 October 2023

E is for Chinese Embroidery

China has stitched together an embroidery tradition stretching back to at least the fifth century BCE. Silk production helped spread its influence across...
E is for Chinese Embroidery - Glossary
Glossary
 Published on 05 May 2023

S is for Silk, in the 17th and 18th Centuries

During the Renaissance, Italy’s silk-making secrets became more widespread, and France was the first to benefit. Thanks to protectionist measures and...
S is for Silk, in the 17th and 18th Centuries - Glossary
Glossary
 Published on 23 March 2023

S is for Silk in the 19th Century

As the Ancien Régime drew to its gruesome conclusion, French silk was in high demand and exported in great quantities. Lyon reigned supreme, but cotton...
S is for Silk in the 19th Century - Glossary

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