Vintage Red Cardinal in English Woven Silk - Matted & Framed the cosmopolitan club Beautiful colors of burgundy

Beautiful colors of burgundy

burgundy / red and persimmon on a rich aubergine / eggplant purple background

dinner plates and platters

All are earthenware

Just above the standing girl is a huge urn decorating the column she leans up against

Vintage Red Cardinal in English Woven Silk - Matted & Framed the cosmopolitan club Beautiful colors of burgundyThis beautiful picture is by Cashs, an English ribbon weaving firm since 1846. Over 100 years ago the Free Trade Bill was passed which put thousands of ribbon weavers out of work and forced them into poverty. One mill owner began making silk bookmarks and pictures using the same looms and skills needed for ribbon making. They became popular and collectible are today still sought out for their unique beauty. The scene depicts a red Cardinal Stunning