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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;KikoBlueEyes, post: 4621050, member: 8363&quot;]Thanks for the better photos. [USER=5006]@kyratango[/USER] is right this is the forbidden stitch. The forbidden stitch is certainly an indicator of an older piece.&nbsp; Such intricate hand work was practiced from the 1400 to the late 1900s. Another thing going for your piece is that it cut off at the top.</p><p>This may be due to part being folded over to fit the frame or a piece partially cut from the original because of a seam. </p><p>I don’t suggest you remove it from the frame to check because many of these older pieces were exposed to the sun and the colors faded. The underlying silk could fray with handling.&nbsp; That would destroy the value of the piece.</p><p>I am still disturbed about the embroidered ribbon, the high profile of the embroidery and the simplicity of the design.&nbsp; That being said a lot of work was done for the nobility and is not as fine as the work you see for the emperor.</p><p>It’s probably an antique.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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