Antique French linen Broderie Anglaise white thread embroidery A tray cloth, a square doily with open cutwork featuring three beautiful flowers with delicate, openwork petals on tulle netting. The entire perimeter is edged with white needlework scalloping. Impressive Western chrysanthemum/marguerite in the corners. The seven mesh petals look cool and refreshing. A design with 15 clover-like trefoils embroidered around the edges. The texture is slightly thick for a (wedding) handkerchief. It might also be suitable as a stylish lap blanket. You can feel the elasticity and tension in the mesh. The outlines are raised like trapunto, with dense blanket stitch. Medium-fine to medium-thick thread, medium-thick or slightly thick. It has a supple, smooth, and silky feel. It gives off a natural luster and sheen that seems to shine from within, and has a crepe-like texture with wrinkles and unevenness. I imagine it's either linen, cotton, or silk, or a blend of linen, silk, and cotton. The color is a refreshing, vivid white. You can also feel a mellowness within the shadows created by the sheen. As this is a handmade item, measured by an amateur, please forgive the following discrepancies due to variations in measurement points m(_ _)m One side: 29.5-29 cm x 28.5-28 cm Approximately 19g There appear to be no stains or other damage. As this is a handmade item that has passed through the years and the hands of people, please be understanding of minor imperfections that do not interfere with use. It would also be lovely to display an object on it ✧ I would be happy if someone who likes it can make use of it ❁ The French word "BRODERIE ANGLAISE" means "English embroidery" An embroidery lace technique that is said to have originated in 19th-century England, made by cutting out the base fabric. Decorating with eyelets and open cutwork while embroidering, a technique that manipulates beautiful motifs. Perhaps a work made in France, imitating the British technique, or a work brought from England. Search: something old bridal Other works are also on sale Antique French hand-woven linen eyelet flower df scalloped embroidery cloth handkerchief Antique French laurel branch embroidery scalloped linen cloth handkerchief Antique 16 flower scalloped frill eyelet embroidery handkerchief cloth