18th Century Greek Island Embroidery, Crete, 61 x 27cm / 2'0" x 11" Decorative

18th Century Greek Island Embroidery, Crete, 61 x 27cm / 2'0" x 11" DecorativeThe border of a dress embroidered in glistening silk with a mermaid splashing, peacocks, dogs, snakes and parrots. Stunning. Frame size 61 x 27cm 2'0" x 11"

Theborder in rich terracotta is inoffensive and the colours generally try to fit in with your scheme rather than disturb it- hence the power of the antique rug

Known as a 'Nim'

a young boy running through a verdant landscape

Showing light wear and loss to the ends

That's an astonishing 11 colours

Has fairly heavy wear and the slightly uneven fade on one side but that is not as pronounced as the pictures make it

such is the artistic expression of the flora

and it will be a regular talking point

over their shoulders

In good condition with some old repairs

A quiet grove of trees and a pheasant in each of the upper corners

Detail photos show the colour more accurately