Traditional Decorative Embroidered Folk Costume Apron : C20th Romania oriental possibly the Philippines a pair

possibly the Philippines a pair of fine hand embroidered black velvet slippers dating from the second half of the 19th century

The twisted silk cord handle shows signs of wear

These would make four pillow fronts (or framed as panels) that would work well hung together home decor or in a shop as a collection for sale

probably a treasured picture given by a westerner

Traditional Decorative Embroidered Folk Costume Apron : C20th Romania oriental possibly the Philippines a pairItem Details. Dating from the early 20th century and handmade in Romania this traditional folk costume apron with tassles. Handwoven in a complicated weave with gilt lame thread and wool and with mercerised cotton needlepoint embroidery, it combines a combination of techniques. With a fine handwoven geometric pattern and needlepoint embroidered flowers its a highly decorative panel. Edged on either side with wool fringing and finished with long