Early Silk and Metal Thread Embroidered Velvet Panel with Peacock and Flowers: C17th Italy or Spain Javanese costume traditionally known as an Izar

traditionally known as an Izar or Khamiya

they would have once graced a fine over mantle

The cover has a beautiful handmade lace edging and has been finished with hand knotted tassels

The coat is fully lined in an off white cotton and is edged down the centre front and side splits with a wonderful cutwork lace edging

The toile has complete repeats and has been constructed by hand stitching two widths of the wonderful toile together

Early Silk and Metal Thread Embroidered Velvet Panel with Peacock and Flowers: C17th Italy or Spain Javanese costume traditionally known as an IzarA 17th century European embroidered velvet textile panel, likely of Italian or Spanish origin. Very rare to find a complete panel it would really benefit from being stretched and mounted, a service we offer at our textile conservation studio. Please ask us for details. Featuring a stylized, regal peacock with an elaborate trailing tail, surrounded by dense, large scale botanical elements including sunflowers and pomegranates, tulips, daffodils and