17th century
Russia
Object qualities
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Object
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Type of arts & crafts
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TechniqueGold, silver and spun coloured silk embroidery on white silk
(na proem (stitching technique), goldwork, silver embroidery, laid embroidery on cardboard canvas / padding laid work / thick padding laid work / embroidrery on cord) -
MediumGold, silver and colored twisted silk threads, silk cloth
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Geography details
Russia -
Federal region today
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Federal subject today
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Date17th century
Ornament qualities
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Composition
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Elements
Source of information
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Type of sourcebook “Russian Embroidery and Lace”
Author(s) L. Efimova, R. Belogorskaya -
Fund that the source refers toThe State Historical Museum
Description
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Towel with ornamental motifs and a foliage design worked in gold, silver and coloured silks on white silk
