Hand-Embroidery on Linen Antique Textile Wall-Hanging Okinawa with a nice subtle sheen

with a nice subtle sheen

made to be beautiful

which similarly feature numerous figures and animals

He's also got a pretty great ombré

Hand-Embroidery on Linen Antique Textile Wall-Hanging Okinawa with a nice subtle sheenThis very finely hand embroidered textile is an example of counted thread embroidery, on linen, with handanger strips (the white cutwork). I am not certain of its origin the palette and design feels rather Scandinavian, but it bears a strong resemblance to many antique Turkish embroidered textiles I have found. Definitely it is antique, I am guessing mid 19th century, and absolutely it was made with great skill. Truly a wonderful thing to live with,