Size: 7.4 x 1.1 ft.
Origin: Belgium
Circa: 1800s
Material: Pure Wool & Silk
This antique Brussels tapestry fragment, woven in Belgium around the 1800s, is a rare and exquisite remnant crafted from pure wool and silk. Rich in historical artistry, it showcases a detailed and dimensional design featuring classical motifs such as floral garlands, instruments, scrollwork, and heraldic elements in a subdued palette of ochre, russet, olive, and faded blues. The fine silk highlights add a subtle sheen, enhancing the intricate shading and depth of the woven imagery. Originally part of a larger wall tapestry, this fragment reflects the elegance and technical mastery of 19th-century Flemish weaving, where wool provided durability and silk offered luxurious texture and brilliance. Although aged and worn at the edges, this piece retains substantial decorative value and historical charm, making it ideal for collectors, designers, or connoisseurs of European textile heritage.
Authentic antique and vintage Brussels tapestries are handwoven with wool and silk. Each one is an exceptional work of art and unique.
Pictures are taken in natural light to portray the most realistic colours possible. Due to the handmade and preloved nature, slight imperfections and flaws are not defects.
Our Textiles are professionally restored, and the fringes secured, ensuring many more years of life.
Our tapestries are professionally cleaned.
