Rustic Antique Italian Handmade FIGURAL Lace Pulled Thread Runner 68" X 17"
Description : I offer you here a rare, long Italian table runner. It is all hand-embroidery and rustic pulled-thread work on traditional loosely-woven linen fibre. It is creamy white, 68" long X 17" wide, and features classic mythological animals - winged lions and very odd crested birds ( shown very clearly in six of the photos.) It is from Sardinia. I have carefully hand-laundered, and pressed it for you. I find no damage. There are a few barely visible, pale tea stains - charming testimony to its age and use. If you love unusual antique handworked linens this is a real treasure for your collection. PLEASE ENLARGE MY PHOTOS. I have other listings of this type of Italian embroidery with zoomorphic, floral and vineyard motifs. Why not have a look! A Brief Lace TutorialPulled Thread: Embroidery threads are hand-stitched with tension on the linen to produce an open patterned lacy effect on the fabric. No fabric threads are removed from the linen.
Drawn Thread: Fabric threads are removed from the linen fabric and then embroidery stitches are placed around the fabric thread grid to form an open lacy look.
Payment: I require payment within two days of the sale. California residents pay 8% sales tax by law. Posting: This package will weigh about 8 ounces. I will send out your embroidered mat by first class mail on the same day that I receive your payment. Returns : I want no disappointed customers. I have maintained a full five-star feedback score - 100% positive - over 17 years of trading. I work hard to keep it that way. If you have any concerns, please click on the "Contact Seller" link. International buyers note: The Rook and the Raven no longer offers international shipping as a matter of course. If you are an international buyer please click on the "Contact Seller' link for your options.