{"title":"Textiles","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop Textiles at Penelope Textiles, a curated heritage collection of antique and vintage pieces including Irish linen damask, hand embroidered panels, historic lace textiles, silk fragments, and rare tapestry finds. Each one of a kind textile is fully described for confident buying, ideal for collectors, restoration, couture work, period interiors, framing, or textile study. Browse the latest historic textiles and secure your favourite with trusted provenance and fast UK delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"12-antique-irish-linen-damask-napkins-95010","title":"12 Antique Irish Linen Damask Napkins- Provenance","description":"\u003cp\u003e12 Antique Irish linen damask napkins with a simple traditional neoclassical style of damask with a geometric border and polka dots to the centre of the napkins.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe napkins are embroidered in red to the corners with the letter R. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe napkins are all in excellent used condition, there are a couple of small holes to a couple of the napkins as seen in the photos. There are a further 3 napkins that have damage and mends, but are included in the sale for spares and repairs as seen in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red embroidered R stands for Raglan, these linens came from the Raglan family.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis set most likely was owned by Field Marshal FitzRoy James Henry Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan, GCB, PC (30 September 1788 – 28 June 1855) who in 1854 famously gave the orders to Lord Lucan at the Battle of Balaclava to lead the charge of the Light Brigade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe napkins measure 24 x 23.5 inches\/ 61 x 59.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. Two of the napkins are missing the embroidered R but instead have Raglan name tapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Linen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53605019582844,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6389786862_wryl_2f348bb3-2d41-4349-8c90-84e3f156c218.jpg?v=1745080229"},{"product_id":"12-antique-irish-linen-damask-napkins-00356","title":"Set of 6 Antique Irish Linen Damask Napkins | 53.5 cm Square.","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis set of 6 antique Irish linen damask napkins represents a fine example of vintage Irish table linen craftsmanship. Each napkin features a refined damask pattern of carnations around the edges and corners with a striped centre design accented by single carnations. These tone-on-tone damask motifs reflect the skill and heritage associated with Irish linen weaving and damask weaving traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe napkins are made from quality Irish linen fabric, prized for durability, absorbency and a soft lustrous finish once laundered and ironed. Irish linen damask table linens have long been associated with formal dining, heritage entertaining and collectible vintage textiles due to their refined look and reliable performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach napkin in this set measures approximately 53.5 cm square (21 inches), a generous size that suits dinner settings as well as afternoon teas and special occasions. The classic floral damask pattern complements a range of table settings from period interiors to contemporary farmhouse style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCareful preservation has kept these napkins in excellent vintage condition, ready for use or display. This set is ideal for enthusiasts of vintage Irish linens, collectors of antique textiles, or anyone seeking elegant table linens that combine heritage charm with usable quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaterials Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 100% Irish linen damask fabric\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaterials and Care Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBefore use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIron each napkin while slightly damp on a warm iron setting to bring out the damask pattern and remove creases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWashing suggestion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand wash gently in cool water with mild linen detergent or machine wash on a gentle cycle at cool to warm temperature. Do not use harsh bleach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDrying:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLay flat to dry or tumble dry on low. Avoid over-drying to prevent stiffness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIroning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePress with a warm iron after drying for a crisp finish. Linen responds well to steam.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore flat or folded with acid-free tissue paper to protect the napkins and preserve fibres over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53605038129532,"sku":"","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6437984057_47za_27208d2f-ea56-4206-94a9-4ac21bce33de.jpg?v=1745080223"},{"product_id":"8-antique-fine-irish-linen-damask-02211","title":"8 Antique Fine Irish Linen Damask Napkins- Hand Embroidery \u0026 Filet Lace Monogram NL","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of 8 antique fine Irish linen damask napkins with raised whitework hand embroidery set around a cartouche of hand worked filet lace showing the initials N.L.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe napkins are all hand stitched to the edges with a simple border of pulled threads and mitred corners.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe linens came to be having been beautifully starched stored and have not been re laundered. There are a some very faint storage marks to a couple of the napkins as seen in the photos, these will remove with a gentle soak and launder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe napkins are all in excellent condition and measure; 24.75 x 25.5 inches\/ 63 x 65 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Linen, Filet Lace, Whitework Hand Embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53605048222076,"sku":"","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6389912036_gd1v.jpg?v=1745080138"},{"product_id":"6-antique-georgian-fine-irish-linen-11340","title":"6 Antique Georgian Fine Irish Linen Damask Napkins- Damask \u0026 Hand Embroidery","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of 6 antique Georgian fine Irish linen damask napkins with minutely worked whitework hand embroidery to the centre and with a simple neoclassical damask border of foliate design set between bands of hand worked drawn thread work.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe napkins are all hand stitched to the edges.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe linens came to be having been beautifully starched stored and have not been re laundered.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe napkins are all in excellent, almost unused condition and measure; 31 x 34 inches\/ 79 x 86.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Linen, Whitework Hand Embroidery, Damask.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53605060084092,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6438031543_s7ns_1720f0cf-2fe3-493a-a7bc-767fcac5f5f7.jpg?v=1745080127"},{"product_id":"10-vintage-irish-linen-damask-napkins-16964","title":"10 Vintage Irish Linen Damask Napkins- Provenance","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of 10 vintage Irish linen damask napkins with a simple traditional style of damask with foliate borders to the edges and floral cartouches to the corners. The centre of the napkins has a square border of scrolls edged with tiny, pretty flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe napkins are all in excellent condition, one of the napkins has some rust marks to a corner and an edge as seen in the photos.\u003cbr\u003e\nThese napkins came from the Raglan estate, each napkin bears a laundry tape with the name Julia Raglan.\u003cbr\u003e\nJulia Raglan was the wife of George Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan. Julie Raglan wrote an article in 1939 The “Green Man” in Church Architecture, thus Julie Raglan is the woman that gave a name to this particular type of historical imagery, a term that has survived to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe napkins measure 21 x 21.5 inches\/ 53.5 x 54.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53605086691708,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6438053839_9jk2.jpg?v=1730296240"},{"product_id":"15-antique-irish-linen-damask-napkins-33308","title":"Antique Irish Linen Damask Napkins \u0026 Table Runner | Order of the Bath Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional set includes 15 antique Irish linen damask napkins with a matching table runner woven with the medal of the Order of the Bath, a distinguished symbol of British chivalry. Each napkin carries a detailed damask design with the medal of The Order of Bath at the centre, framed by intricate foliate and floral borders. In each corner is a hand embroidered Baronets crown and the letter R for Raglan, indicating provenance linked to the Raglan family, a notable historic lineage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe table runner mirrors the motif, with the Order of the Bath medals woven at each end and a crown at the centre, surrounded by the same floral and foliate damask border. All pieces in the set are hand hemmed and remain in excellent condition — a rare survival for items of this age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe napkins measure 64 × 84 cm (25.25 × 33 in) and the table runner is 64 × 180 cm (25.5 × 71 in), giving you generous dining or display linens that hold historical and aesthetic value. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the historic provenance, the hand embroidery and the quality of Irish linen damask, this set is especially suitable for collectors of antique linens, heritage tableware, period interiors and dining displays that celebrate antique textiles. Use it for special occasion table settings, museum display, historic house styling or textile research reference. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaterials Details:\u003c\/span\u003e Fine Irish linen damask, hand embroidered detailing, hand hemmed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53605133910396,"sku":"","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6390001410_h0gx.jpg?v=1745080126"},{"product_id":"antique-spanish-cloth-of-gold-fragment-64551","title":"Antique Spanish Cloth of Gold Fragment- Circa 1600","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and beautiful antique fragment of 'cloth of gold'. The fragment is of Spanish origin.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cloth of gold uses mixed techniques of gold and silver threads, and is worked on a linen ground with the design being appliqued to the fabric and edged with gimp threads. The appliques are of a different fabric and are woven with golden coloured threads as well as with gold threads. The background fabric is very worn and is woven with silver threads.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe fragment would have been spectacular in it's day, highly reflective and sparkling.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cloth shows a lot of wear and various attempts at preserving the background fabric can be seen. There are some rust marks to the cloth, and some glue marks to the reverse and edges from the cloth previously being mounted.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe fragment measures 53 x 136 cm x \/ 21 x 53.5 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Linen ground, Silk threads, Gold threads, Silver threads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53607465189756,"sku":"","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6442734349_tkbv_583ed5c3-b954-4246-a9ac-cd2ad912fe00.jpg?v=1745079930"},{"product_id":"antique-embroidered-panel-fragment-silk-76943","title":"Antique Embroidered Panel Fragment- Silk Couched Panel- Circa 1600","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique panel of Italian silk laid couched work in polychrome.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe panel is part of a larger wall hanging. The design is that of birds and flowers with a central motif of what was an embroidered Madonna and child.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe panel is very foxed in most areas, much of the original laid silk work has worn away and the original pounced design is visible.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere have been a couple of attempts at repairing the panel in the late 1700's\/ early 1800's, there are appliques of silk work worked in brick stitch that have been cut down and used for repair, some are edged with gimp thread. The repairs do not however match the original embroidery.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe panel is backed with a striped silk that dates from the late 1700's to the early 1800's and has brass rings sewn to the top for hanging. The silk backing is also foxed.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe fragment measures 132 x 59.6 cm x \/ 52 x 23.5 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Linen ground, Silk threads, Gold threads, Silver threads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53607582794108,"sku":"","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6394698664_e0hg.jpg?v=1745079882"},{"product_id":"antique-chinese-uncut-panel-of-silk-83002","title":"Antique Chinese uncut panel of silk sleeve bands and collar-Qing dynasty, 1800's","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Chinese uncut panel of silk sleeve bands and collar dating from the Qing dynasty from the 2nd half of 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe panels are all hand embroidered with silks depicting scenes of women in garden settings.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe uncut panel is in excellent condition with no marks or damage\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Sleeve panel measures 88 x 76 cm x \/ 34.75 x 30 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Silk Ground, Silk Hand Embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53607607959932,"sku":"","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6442839817_9uwd.jpg?v=1745079875"},{"product_id":"antique-red-silk-spangled-couched-gold-87183","title":"Antique Red Silk Anglo Indian Spangled \u0026 Couched Gold work Panel","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique Anglo Indian silk panel with couched goldwork and spangled embroidery of trailing flowers from the early 1800's.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe panel is edged with gold passementerie.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe silk ground is in good condition for it's age, although there is some light fading and foxing to some areas as seen in the photos. The embroidery is in excellent condition, the gold threads and spangles still sparkle as new.\u003cbr\u003e\n The panel is backed with a plain cotton fabric.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe panel measures 52 x 63.5 cm x \/ 20.5 x 25 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Silk Ground, Spangles, Gold Couched Work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53607649575292,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6442861501_8mcd_593eca70-11e2-404e-8790-0f13eb1a5e72.jpg?v=1745079866"},{"product_id":"antique-cream-silk-spangled-couched-90009","title":"Antique Cream Silk Spangled \u0026 Couched Gold Work Anglo Indian Panel","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique Anglo Indian silk panel with couched goldwork and spangled embroidery of trailing flowers from the early 1800's. The panel also has paste rhinestones and silk hand embroidery. The pattern markings for the embroidery can be seen in part.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe panel is edged with a pretty gold passementerie with applied cupped spangles and an edging of rocaille glass beads\u003cbr\u003e\nThe silk ground is in excellent condition, some of the spangles are missing as seen in the photos. The embroidery is in excellent condition, the gold threads and spangles still sparkle as new.\u003cbr\u003e\n The panel is backed with a plain gold coloured cotton sateen lining fabric.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe panel measures 51.5 x 85 cm x \/ 20.25 x 33.5 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Silk Ground, Spangles, Gold Couched Work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53607673332092,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6442881585_3l1u_0a3edc2e-5087-4099-8286-0155cc5565da.jpg?v=1745079860"},{"product_id":"antique-suzani-hand-embroidered-panel-20640","title":"Antique Suzani Prayer Mat Panel | Silk on Cotton 61 x 112 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique Suzani panel is a striking example of Central Asian hand embroidery, worked in silk onto a single width of hand woven cotton. Its proportions suggest it was intended for use as a prayer mat, giving it both decorative presence and cultural resonance. Suzani textiles are increasingly sought after for heritage interiors and collections because they combine bold motif design with extraordinary hand stitch skill. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is strong for a textile of this type and age. The silk embroidery is fully intact with no damage or foxing, and the cotton ground is described as being in good strong condition. There are a couple of small holes to the edges of the ground along one side and the top edge, likely from being previously mounted or hung, which is common for panels that have been displayed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe listing notes the fragility and rarity of surviving Suzani embroidery and advises that it should never be laundered except by a specialist cleaner. This makes it best suited to careful display, collection, or informed interior styling where it can be appreciated without heavy wear. The panel measures 61 x 112 cm (24 x 44 inches). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, Suzani takes its name from the Persian word suzan, meaning needle. These panels originate from nomadic tribes in Central Asia and surviving examples are mainly from the nineteenth century. They were traditionally made by brides and their mothers as part of a dowry, with motifs carrying symbolic meanings associated with luck, health, long life, fertility, and the joining of families. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaterials Details:\u003c\/span\u003e Cotton ground, silk embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53607749484924,"sku":"","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6394887806_munx.jpg?v=1745079860"},{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-lee-authur-h-sons-34792","title":"Vintage 1950's Lee (Authur H \u0026 Sons) Jacobean Needlepoint Seat Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage hand embroidered Jacobean needlepoint seat cover from Lee (Arthur H. \u0026amp; Sons).\u003cbr\u003e\nThe embroidery is beautifully worked, and the both the style and stitch are so well worked, it would be easy for the unassuming eye to think this was an original period piece.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a manufacturer's card label stitched through two eyelets bearing company monogram and giving typed and manuscript information: 'Crewel-Craft Embroidery, to the reverse are 2 dates; 1958 and 1959.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a rare opportunity for the discerning collector.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe measurements of the seat cover (including the ground) are; 61 x 65 cm\/ 24 x 25.75 inches, the worked area of the seat cover measures; 54 x 40 cm\/ 21.25 x 15.75 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\nArthur H. Lee (1853-1932) was an important textile designer and manufacturer who founded his prestigious family firm in Bolton in 1888, subsequently building a factory in Birkenhead in 1908. The company continued throughout the 20th century under the direction of Arthur's three sons and five grandsons before closing in 1970. The American branch of the firm, Lee Jofa, is still in existence in New York. As well as developing innovative methods of weaving tapestry cloths, and producing high-quality hand-blocked fabrics, Lee is particularly known for his revival of the practise of hand-crafted needlepoint and crewelwork. Such pieces now seldom appear on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Linen type Ground, Wool Embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53607773536636,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6395011404_norf.jpg?v=1730471445"},{"product_id":"antique-rust-silk-raised-gold-work-42873","title":"Antique Rust Silk Raised Gold Work Embroidered Anglo Indian Panel","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique Anglo Indian silk panel with raised goldwork embroidery worked in the style of Jacobean crewelwork motifs. Some of the embroidery is worked in tamboured wire, the main flowers and stems are couched gold wire.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe embroidery is all intact, the silk ground however is foxed, as seen in the photos.\u003cbr\u003e\nI am unsure of the date of this piece, however it resembles similar pieces from the 1700's\u003cbr\u003e\nThe panel is backed with a plain red coloured cotton sateen lining fabric.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe panel measures 32 x 94 cm x \/ 12.5 x 37 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Silk Ground, Gold Couched Work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53607784317308,"sku":"","price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6443135695_daga_0c4299aa-7765-42a9-9b79-22e489b64226.jpg?v=1745079848"},{"product_id":"antique-arts-crafts-period-jacobean-50237","title":"Antique Arts \u0026 Crafts Period Jacobean Needlepoint Bench Seat Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique Arts and Crafts period hand embroidered Jacobean needlepoint bench seat cover.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe embroidery is beautifully worked in the Tudor style and the design consists of three cartouches, each end cartouche shows flowers, the centre cartouche shows a dog chasing a hare.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe seat cover shows previous mountings but the wool and ground are both in excellent condition, with no fading to the wool. The seat cover would benefit from being blocked for display of mounting, as seen in the photos the embroidery has pulled the ground slightly diagonally.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe measurements of the seat cover (including the ground) are; 213 x 54.5 cm\/ 84 x 21.5 inches, the worked area of the seat cover measures; 162.5 x 36 cm\/ 64 x 14.25 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Linen type Ground, Wool Embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53607796834684,"sku":"","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6395060226_505e.jpg?v=1745079846"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-set-3-hand-embroidered-60525","title":"Antique Victorian Set 3 Hand Embroidered Berlin Wool Work Seat Covers- 1840","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of three antique Victorian chair seat covers , all hand embroidered in Berlin woolwork and all with the stitched date 1840, along with the initials and name MA Hinde.\u003cbr\u003e\nAll three of the covers are worked to the same design in upright cross stitch, there is a very slight colour variation to each of the covers which can be noted when all three are side by side, but if mounted will not show.\u003cbr\u003e\nAll the seat covers have been mounted at some point, but none show any signs of use to the embroidery, they are in mint condition.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe measurements of the seat covers (including the ground) are; 68.5 x 52 cm\/ 27 x 20.5 inches, the worked area of the seat cover measures; 61.5 x 49.5 cm\/ 24.25 (at the widest point) x 19.5 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Linen type Ground, Wool Embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53607813349756,"sku":"","price":360.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6395099252_nuv9_6dee0a01-16be-48f8-b751-05ce39ee22b4.jpg?v=1745079836"},{"product_id":"antique-irish-linen-pair-of-pillow-slips-94615","title":"Antique Irish Linen Pillow Slips | Bobbin Lace Inserts 96.5 x 53.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pair of antique Irish linen pillow slips offers classic whitework elegance with refined lace detail. Each slip is made in an Oxford style, with a wide hem around the sides and bottom that frames the central panel and gives a tailored, formal look on the bed. Within this structure sit hand made bobbin lace inserts, worked in fine thread to create delicate open motifs that read as lace windows against the smooth linen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central areas are decorated with hand embroidery of whitework flowers, stitched carefully so the motifs sit in harmony with the lace. Along the edges of the hems you will find drawn thread work, where threads have been withdrawn and reworked to form narrow, airy borders. Together, the bobbin lace, whitework embroidery, and drawn thread detailing create a richly textured yet all white surface that feels both calm and luxurious. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pillow slips are entirely hand stitched in construction. The back openings are finished with hand worked buttonholes and fitted with mother of pearl buttons, a hallmark of quality antique bed linen. Both cases are described as being in excellent, near mint condition, making them suitable for careful use, display in a period interior, or as reference pieces for textile collectors and embroiderers. They measure 96.5 x 53.5 cm (38 x 21 inches), a generous size that works well on a double or larger bed, stacked with other heritage linens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaterials Details:\u003c\/span\u003e Irish linen pillow slips with drawn thread work, hand made bobbin lace inserts, whitework embroidery, hand sewn construction, hand worked buttonholes and mother of pearl buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53608312570236,"sku":"11517811452_681D","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6445337601_aud8_7f33fc4c-d40f-4c9d-b168-7cce53b439c5.jpg?v=1745079785"},{"product_id":"antique-irish-linen-pair-of-pillow-slips-17571","title":"Antique Irish Linen Pair of Pillow Slips- Bobbin Lace \u0026 Hand Embroidered Monogram Y R","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pair of antique Irish linen pillow slips dates from the early 1800s, making them a rare survival of Regency period household linen. Each slip is monogrammed with the initials Y R, hand embroidered in fine whitework that adds a personal and collectible touch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the openings you have a particularly beautiful and unusual example of hand worked East Midlands bobbin lace, executed in cotton. This regional lace gives a delicate, scalloped edge and immediately signals quality work and specialist skill. Alongside the lace, the whitework embroidery is minutely and expertly stitched, with padded, raised areas that give relief and texture, plus inserts of hand worked needle lace set into the embroidery for further refinement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction is entirely hand stitched. The side openings have hand worked buttonholes and hand made linen covered metal buttons. Only one original button remains intact on one of the slips, which is typical of genuine antique bed linen and simply part of their history rather than a fault. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth pillow slips are described as in excellent, near mint condition, very unusual for pieces of this age. They measure 76.5 x 50.5 cm (30 x 19.75 inches), a generous size for display on a bed, in a period interior, or for careful use. They are also ideal for collectors of Irish linen, lace and whitework, or as reference for embroiderers and textile historians studying early nineteenth century hand work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaterials Details:\u003c\/span\u003e Irish linen pillow cases with cotton East Midlands bobbin lace, whitework embroidery, hand worked needle lace inserts, hand sewn construction, hand worked buttonholes and linen covered metal buttons. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53608334918012,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6397370406_uhit_435a5d40-fc56-4758-8d8c-0ec21136d482.jpg?v=1745079780"},{"product_id":"antique-home-spun-hand-woven-hand-sewn-49538","title":"Antique Home Spun Linen Sheet 1811 | Hand Woven and Hand Sewn 179 x 218 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique home spun linen sheet is a rare survival from 1811, carrying the full story of early nineteenth century domestic textile making. The linen is home spun and hand woven, so the thread and cloth were produced by hand rather than in an industrial mill, giving it a distinctive handle and character that modern fabrics cannot imitate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is hand sewn down the centre, a classic construction used to join narrow loom lengths into a full width. Importantly, the selvedges are still intact, which means the sheet has not been cut down and reassembled due to wear. For collectors and conservators, intact selvedges are a strong sign that the textile remains close to its original form. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt one end you have the original hand sewn hem, while the other end shows a later, tidy line of machine stitching where it has been mended at some point in its life. That repair reads as honest history rather than damage and makes the piece particularly interesting as a working household linen that has been carefully maintained. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven its age, the sheet is described as being in wonderful condition. It has seen little use, with no signs of wear or thinning to the centre and no marks to the linen. The fabric has a good thickness and weight, making it suitable for continued use as a sheet, for layering as a cover, or for heritage textile projects where substantial antique linen is required. The sheet measures 179 x 218 cm (70.5 x 86 inches). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaterials Details:\u003c\/span\u003e Home spun linen, hand woven and hand sewn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53608357527932,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6445565573_ru9e.jpg?v=1745079779"},{"product_id":"antique-home-spun-hand-woven-hand-sewn-52341","title":"Antique Home Spun Linen Sheet 1806 | Hand Woven and Hand Sewn","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique linen sheet is a scarce survival of early nineteenth century domestic textile making. Dated 1806, it is home spun and hand woven, reflecting a period when household linen was produced locally or within the home rather than factory made. The cloth is hand sewn down the centre, a traditional construction method used to join loom widths into a full sheet, and a strong indicator of age and authenticity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA valuable collector detail is that the selvedges remain intact. This means the sheet has not been cut down and reassembled because of wear, which is common in old household linens. Keeping the selvedges intact preserves the sheet’s original proportions and weaving story, making it more desirable for collectors, conservators, and heritage textile use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne end retains its original hand sewn hem, while the other end has been mended at some point in its life with a neat line of machine stitching. That repair is part of the textile’s working history, showing careful maintenance rather than damage, and it adds honest provenance without disrupting overall usability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sort of early dated linen is ideal for collectors of antique household textiles, for period interior styling, or for careful repurposing into restoration projects where authentic historic cloth is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaterials Details:\u003c\/span\u003e Home spun linen, hand woven, hand sewn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53608359559548,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6445630045_geqm_7a452c95-acf8-42e4-ac40-98b6b1ec1404.jpg?v=1745079768"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-bedspread-intricate-22925","title":"Antique Victorian Cotton Bedspread | Intricate Drawn Thread 188 x 228 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique Victorian bedspread is a superb example of historic drawn thread craftsmanship, worked across the entire surface. Drawn thread work is one of the most technically demanding whitework techniques, created by carefully withdrawing threads from the cloth and then re stitching the remaining structure into delicate open patterns. The result is a textile that reads like lace but retains the strength and drape of a bedspread, offering both beauty and durability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike bedspreads that use drawn thread only as a border, this piece is fully covered in intricate drawn thread panels, giving it a continuous, richly textured finish. The all over workmanship makes it especially appealing to collectors of Victorian household linen, textile historians, and anyone who appreciates slow hand techniques that are rarely seen at this scale today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bedspread is made of cotton, which gives a softer handle than linen while still holding the crisp definition of the drawn patterns. Condition is listed as excellent, with no marks, stains, or damage to the drawn thread work, so it is ready to display or use straight away. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 188 x 228 cm (74 x 90 inches), it suits many beds as a heritage top layer, and also works beautifully as a decorative throw over a sofa or daybed. For interiors styling, it can be draped, folded to show the pattern density, or even used as a wall hanging to highlight the needlework as textile art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaterial Details:\u003c\/span\u003e Cotton with all over drawn thread work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53608709259644,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6445771961_jmtl_ca8e5916-a7b3-4b1e-8445-ff27cf0887bf.jpg?v=1745079762"},{"product_id":"large-antique-victorian-irish-linen-24189","title":"Large Antique Victorian Irish Linen Bedspread | Whitework and Drawn Thread 285 x 250 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis large antique Victorian Irish linen bedspread is an exceptional example of historic Irish whitework and drawn thread craftsmanship. The surface is richly embroidered with padded and raised whitework trailing flowers, creating a sculptural, three dimensional floral field that sits proudly on the smooth linen ground. In the centres of the blooms, pulled thread work introduces delicate open texture, giving the flowers depth and lightness while keeping the classic all white Victorian palette. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning through the bedspread are bands of intricate drawn thread work, a technique that involves withdrawing threads from the linen and re stitching the remaining structure into airy, lace like panels. These bands frame and break up the floral embroidery, adding rhythm across the cloth and highlighting the maker’s technical skill. The combination of raised embroidery, pulled thread centres, and drawn thread panels is typical of high status Victorian household linen, made to impress and endure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent for a textile of this age. The bedspread shows no marks or stains and no damage to either the embroidery or the drawn thread work, so it is ready for immediate use or display. It suits collectors of Irish linen, textile historians, or anyone wanting a genuine Victorian statement piece for interiors styling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSized at 285 x 250 cm (112 x 98 inches), it works as a generous bed covering, a dramatic sofa throw, or a heritage textile for wall or gallery style display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaterial Details:\u003c\/span\u003e Irish linen with raised whitework embroidery, drawn thread work, and pulled thread work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53608713552252,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6447454637_tsu0.jpg?v=1730635844"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-irish-linen-bedspread-61925","title":"Antique Victorian Irish Linen Bedspread | Whitework and Drawn Thread 264 x 218 cm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eThis antique Victorian Irish linen bedspread is a refined example of traditional white linen needlework. The central field is embroidered with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003epadded and raised whitework trailing flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the pattern a subtle sculptural lift that stands out against the smooth linen ground. The raised embroidery provides texture and depth while keeping the classic all white Victorian aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eThe floral centre is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eset within a band of drawn thread work\u003c\/strong\u003e, a technique that creates delicate open areas through carefully withdrawn threads and reworked stitch structure. This combination of raised whitework and drawn thread detailing is typical of prestige Victorian household textiles, made to showcase craftsmanship and elevate formal bedroom settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eCondition is listed as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eexcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no marks or stains and no damage to either the drawn thread work or the embroidery. That makes it suitable for immediate use, display, or careful collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003eThe bedspread measures \u003cstrong data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003e264 x 218 cm (104 x 86 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a generous rectangular size that works for many beds or as a statement textile in interiors styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaterials Details: \u003c\/span\u003eRaised whitework embroidery and drawn thread work on linen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53608759132540,"sku":"","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6447474261_jirn.jpg?v=1730643047"},{"product_id":"antique-paris-fashions-la-nouvelle-mode-53967","title":"Antique Paris Fashions Magazine | La Nouvelle Mode, 14 Sept 1901","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique Paris Fashions magazine is a brilliant piece of early twentieth century fashion history. Paris Fashions was the English translated edition of the acclaimed French title La Nouvelle Mode, created to bring Parisian style, dressmaking, and cultural trends to international readers during the Belle Époque. For collectors, it offers both the authenticity of French fashion publishing and the added rarity of an English language companion edition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe format makes this issue especially valuable. The first four pages are translated into English, after which the magazine continues as the full French edition in its entirety. That means you can enjoy original French content while also having an accessible English introduction, ideal for reference, display, or historical study. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specific issue is dated 14 September 1901. It is marked Volume VIII, No. 193 on the front cover, and the interior French version repeats the date and lists Huitième année, No. 37 (Eighth year, No. 37). These identifiers strengthen provenance and help collectors place the magazine accurately within the series. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the magazine is rich with period fashion illustrations, articles, and adverts. It also includes embroidery designs and, importantly, both an original paper pattern and a charted dressmaking pattern for a ladies jacket collar, with drafting instructions so the pattern can be recreated for modern making. The magazine is stated to be in excellent condition, making it a rare, ready to enjoy collectible for fashion historians, textile artists, and costume designers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaterial Details:\u003c\/span\u003e Printed paper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53608938176892,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6448627351_aydq_313d049b-ac0b-4a82-9d16-bb25ec601639.jpg?v=1745079661"},{"product_id":"antique-paris-fashions-la-nouvelle-mode-62196","title":"Antique Paris Fashions Magazine | La Nouvelle Mode, 28 Sept 1901","description":"\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"437\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 328pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"437\" style=\"mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 15530; width: 328pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr height=\"481\" style=\"height: 360.6pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"481\" class=\"xl66\" width=\"437\" style=\"height: 360.6pt; width: 328pt;\"\u003eThis antique edition of Paris Fashions is a wonderful early twentieth century fashion treasure. Paris Fashions was the English translated edition of the celebrated French magazine La Nouvelle Mode, giving international readers access to French fashion reporting and illustration at the height of the Belle Époque. For collectors, it offers both cultural crossover and a direct window into Parisian style and dressmaking of the era. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA particularly valuable feature of this issue is its bilingual structure. The first four pages are translated into English, after which the magazine continues as the complete French edition in full. That means you get the authenticity of the original French content alongside an accessible English entry point, making it useful for study, reference, and display. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis specific issue is dated September 28th 1901. The front cover shows Volume VIII, No. 195, while the interior French version carries the same date and is marked Huitième année, No. 39 (Eighth year, No. 39). These precise issue identifiers add strong provenance for serious collectors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you collect antique fashion ephemera, study historic costume and textiles, or want original period reference for design work, this magazine is a rare and evocative piece. 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The damask is woven with roses and fern foliage, giving a soft tone on tone pattern that catches the light in the classic way antique Irish damask is loved for. The layout is balanced and traditional, so it looks elegant on the table while still feeling richly decorative. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA narrow geometric border runs around the edge, framing the cloth neatly without overpowering the floral damask. Roses and fern motifs sit to the edges and corners, while the centre features a wreath of roses and ferns. Between the borders and the central wreath, single fern leaves provide gentle visual spacing and continuity, a detail that shows careful design rather than mass production. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth came to Penelope Textiles unused and has not been laundered, which means the linen remains crisp and the damask definition is sharp. As is common with linens stored folded for decades, there are faint storage marks on the outer folds shown in the photos. These are from storage rather than wear and should remove with a gentle soak and careful laundering. Overall condition is listed as excellent, making this ideal for collectors, period interiors, or anyone who wants to use true heritage linen for special dining. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 184 x 179 cm (72 x 70.5 inches), it is a generous near square size suitable for many dining tables, sideboards, or display settings. It also lends itself to heritage textile repurposing such as cushion panels or framed damask if you prefer to preserve antique linen in new ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaterials Details:\u003c\/span\u003e Linen, damask.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53610043801980,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6401996236_9qzk.jpg?v=1730797246"},{"product_id":"antique-irish-linen-damask-table-cloth-14102","title":"Antique Irish Linen Damask Tablecloth | Floral Wreaths and Swags 200 x 212 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique Irish linen damask tablecloth is a refined heritage piece with a classic floral layout. The damask weave carries wreath and swag motifs that shimmer softly in the light, giving the cloth the quiet luxury Irish damask is known for. It feels formal and decorative without being over ornate, making it equally suited to period homes and elegant modern tablescapes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe border design is particularly strong: floral swags alternate with vases of flowers along the edges, creating a continuous garland effect that frames the table beautifully. Each corner is finished with a floral posy, and the centre features a full floral wreath, providing a clear focal point when the cloth is laid. This balanced structure is typical of high quality antique Irish table linen intended for special dining. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth came to Penelope Textiles beautifully laundered and starched and has not been re laundered since, so the weave remains crisp and the damask definition is sharp. Condition is listed as excellent, meaning it is ready for use straight away or for careful storage as a collector’s textile. Measuring 200 x 212 cm (78.5 x 83.5 inches), it is a generous near square size for dining tables, sideboards, or display styling, and it also suits heritage textile repurposing such as cushion panels or framed linen art. 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The damask ground is filled with stylised trailing flowers, creating a soft, continuous pattern that catches the light in the classic way Irish damask is prized for. Along the edges, the design becomes more elaborate, with swags of trailing flowers forming decorative borders and floral posies placed in each corner, giving the cloth a formal, balanced layout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centre is anchored by a large scale wreath of stylised flowers, providing a strong focal point when the cloth is laid on a table. This combination of all over damask, structured borders, and a central wreath is typical of high quality Irish table linen intended for special dining or impressive interiors. It brings quiet luxury to both period homes and modern tablescapes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth came to Penelope Textiles beautifully laundered and starched and has not been re laundered since, so the weave remains crisp and the pattern definition sharp. 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Around the edges, a bold geometric border alternates star motifs with trailing ivy leaves, framing the central field and creating a classic Irish damask layout that feels both decorative and structured. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth arrived to Penelope Textiles beautifully laundered and starched and has not been re laundered since, so it retains a fresh, crisp finish with sharp pattern definition. As is common with well stored vintage linens, there are a couple of light storage marks on the folds, shown in the photos, which should lift with a gentle soak and careful laundering. Condition is listed as excellent overall, making it ready for use or collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 167 cm (66 inches) square, this is an ideal size for many dining tables, breakfast nooks, or display surfaces. It suits everyday elegance, festive tablescapes, period home styling, and interiors photography. 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This piece is ideal for collectors of antique Irish table linen, for period home styling, or for special occasion dining where you want true heritage character. It also suits textile lovers who repurpose antique damask into restoration projects, cushion panels, framed pieces, or heirloom sewing, while preserving the story of the cloth. 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The damask weave forms a subtle fruit ground across the cloth, while the decorative focus comes from hand painted fruit cartouches placed along the borders and corners, echoed by a larger central cartouche. A narrow scroll border frames the design, giving it a classic continental dining look with a playful, still life twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA special detail for collectors is the word ‘NAPLES’ woven into the edge of the cloth. Woven place names like this often indicate either a historic hotel, a regional commission, or a souvenir export line, and they add provenanced charm that is increasingly hard to find in vintage Irish damask. The combination of woven damask patterning and hand painted embellishment makes this cloth far more decorative than standard plain damask and perfect for display as well as use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth came to Penelope Textiles beautifully laundered and starched and has not been re laundered since, so it retains a crisp finish. 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