Length of painted silk mid-18th century Chinese, possibly Canton The wealthy throughout Europe adored Chinese silks, which were exported in massive numbers by the Spanish, the Portuguese and the British. Finely woven, and delicately painted by hand with exquisite floral motifs, designed to resonate with European taste, this type of patterning was described as “sprigged” in trade records. Glossy taffetas like this were used in Europe as dress fabric and as wall Length of painted silk. Chinese, possibly Canton. mid-18th century. Woven silk taffeta, painted with pigments, gilt and silv
Length of painted silk mid-18th century Chinese, possibly Canton The wealthy throughout Europe adored Chinese silks, which were exported in massive numbers by the Spanish, the Portuguese and the British. Finely woven, and delicately painted by hand with exquisite floral motifs, designed to resonate with European taste, this type of patterning was described as “sprigged” in trade records. Glossy taffetas like this were used in Europe as dress fabric and as wall Length of painted silk. Chinese, possibly Canton. mid-18th century. Woven silk taffeta, painted with pigments, gilt and silver. Textiles-Painted
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