1960 Double Bedspread Chicchierino processing with hand embroidery - Linen - Second half 20th century

This bedspread, made with tatting and hand embroidery, is a true work of art. Vintage, Italy, 1960. Vintage new double bedspread, tatting processing with embroidered canvas, weave and warp in extra fine Linen (100% Linen) A museum-worthy piece of exceptional rarity, a rare work. Item of exceptional workmanship. Wonderful! Size 235 x 260, the piece shows some repairs Weaving The tatting is a type of lace made by a series of rings, knots and chains. Decoration lace suitable for hems, it is used to finish doilies, curtains and collars. Characteristic of this technique, it was a very fashionable lace in the Victorian era, with a revival in fashion in the 20th century, in the period between the two wars. Today, it is used to make small piece of jewellery. Linen is the oldest and most fascinating fibre, it was widely grown by Egyptians, Babylonians, Phoenicians and other peoples of the Middle East. The production, processing and use of linen are widely documented in tombs, pyramids, and other Egyptian monuments. White linen was a symbol of divine purity. To this day, the techniques of growing, harvesting and processing are still the subject of a continuous evolution that makes linen a modern and unique fabric. Linen is grown both to harvest seeds and to produce a very precious, soft, flexible and strong fibre. Since it is a natural fibre, it has hypoallergenic characteristics and promotes the well-being of the body. Its main features are its softness, the immediate absorption and evaporation of liquids, as well as the fast elimination of heat and moisture. Insured shipping by DHL