Today we want to show you some spangles/ sequins and some mini-mini pearls.
It’s a top of a sudarium. The top is silk, metal thread, linen thread, spangles and pearls.
The linen is also embroidered with red and blue silk. The seams are covered with silk ribbons, woven in a rigid heddle.
Dated to 15th century.
Today in the collections of The Swedish History Museum.
/ Amica & Maria
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Very pretty! It’s interesting how the slightly bowl-shaped spangles are sewn on; some with the concave, and some with the convex, side facing up . I can only imagine how it would have sparkled in candle light.