Antique linen purchased in France. A large, bright, and refreshing round doily, made in the late 1800s to early 1900s, featuring a bouquet of flowers embroidered with colorful threads on antique natural white linen fabric. The surface is decorated with bobbin lace and other embellishments. Colors include rose pink, coral pink, lemon yellow, sky blue, navy, burgundy, red, purple, pistachio green, and brown. The embroidery is rich with a three-dimensional effect and thickness, reminiscent of trapunto. The colorful flowers bloom like rosettes. Lemon yellow French knots resemble mimosa, giving a light and airy feel. Wide eyelet embroidery ribbons ❍゜. and two Valenciennes laces with leaf motifs & scalloped rims are hand-sewn to intersect, creating a delicate atmosphere. It evokes the bright and refreshing tones of spring and early summer, as if blooming in a gentle breeze in a garden or field. The fabric is natural linen with a hand-spun, hand-woven texture. It has a crispness yet a drape, smooth and silky. It is of medium weight and slightly glossy, with visible thread knots and fibers when held up to the light. The wide eyelet embroidery ribbon is made in Belgium. It features a series of open cutwork circles ❍ and small open dots ❖ on a cotton base, arranged in wavy and mountain-like patterns. The scalloped-rim Valenciennes lace in a pale sepia ivory is delicate with fine threads and is soft and fluffy. It is likely made in France. Please forgive the following measurement errors due to amateur measurement. Diameter: Approximately 61-60 cm Approximately 90g There are approximately 20 places where the fabric has been carefully repaired for tears and unraveling, visible from the back. Antique lace has been sewn over most of the repair marks, with only about 4 places without covering. The circular shape is distorted because the damaged outer fabric was cut away. The repair time seems to have taken longer than the original production time. For those who do not mind minor imperfections. Enjoy using it by hanging it on a basket/pannier or shelf ♬ Other items are also on sale ⇓ Antique France/England Delicate Wildflower Hand-Embroidered Linen Cloth Runner Antique English Garden Flower Embroidery Fountain Cottage Lace Decorated Linen Cloth Antique France Rosette Bouquet Bobbin Lace Decorated Linen Tray Cloth