{"product_id":"rare-17th-century-english-stuart-embroidery-panel-framed-crewelwork-tree-of-life-textile","title":"Rare 17th Century English Stuart Embroidery Panel - Framed Crewelwork Tree of Life Textile","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hxsibk\" data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"179\"\u003eA truly exceptional piece of textile history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eThis rare \u003cstrong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e17th century English embroidery panel\u003c\/strong\u003e, attributed to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eStuart period\u003c\/strong\u003e, features an elegant vertical “Tree of Life” design with scrolling vines, delicate florals, and fruit motifs stitched in beautifully muted tones of blue, green, cream, and soft gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eThe piece was professionally examined through photographs by respected UK textile specialist \u003cstrong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eHannah Whyman\u003c\/strong\u003e, who believed it to be consistent with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"632\"\u003emid-1600s Stuart era\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this an extraordinary survival from over 350 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eThe long vertical format makes it especially striking. It works as both a historic textile and a statement artwork piece. The embroidery has been framed behind glass in a gilt frame, preserving its intricate handwork while making it ready to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eWhat makes this piece so special is its rarity. Large surviving embroidery panels from this period are increasingly difficult to find, particularly in this elongated format with such strong decorative impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eA remarkable acquisition for collectors of early textiles, English antiques, historic interiors, or anyone looking for a museum-worthy statement piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 175 cm x 28 cm framed\u003cbr data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003cbr data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stuart Era, mid-17th century\u003cbr data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Framed and well preserved for its age with expected signs of age-related wear consistent with a textile of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1615\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA once-in-a-generation find, especially here in Kuwait.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Carpet Guy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51650592112957,"sku":null,"price":1950.0,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3409\/0045\/files\/IMG_6963.jpg?v=1777480571","url":"https:\/\/thecarpetguykw.com\/products\/rare-17th-century-english-stuart-embroidery-panel-framed-crewelwork-tree-of-life-textile","provider":"The Carpet Guy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}