Origin of embroidery on this cape?

[carla rey]

Hi all!

I have this really lovely wool and metal embroidered cape that I'm trying to find out more about. The outer fabric is wool and the lining burns like rayon. The embroidery is all hand done and very detailed with a 'swirling paisley' motif. Is this Indian or Persian influenced? Am I right on the 1930s date for this?

Thank you!

 

[Jonathan]

It looks like metallic embroidery - brass or gold, but that puts it pre Lurex, so 1930s-40s sounds good. Definitely Indian, but Indian embroidery historically comes from Persia, so its both! Possibly made for export, or for European tastes in India (British administrator wives)

 

[carla rey]

Thank you Jonathan! The thread is a combination of silk and either gold or brass, sort of spun together.

 

[Vinclothes]

Gorgeous and beautifully shown.
Marian

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Beautiful! I wonder if may be from Kashmir.

 

[Jonathan]

Thank you Jonathan! The thread is a combination of silk and either gold or brass, sort of spun together.

It should have a silk core with the metal wrapped around the thread and then tacked down onto the surface of the cloth.

 

[carla rey]

Yes Jonathan, that's exactly it!

 

[carla rey]

Gorgeous and beautifully shown.

thank you Marian!

Thank you Mary Jane!

 

[thespectrum]

Gorgeous!

 

[carla rey]

Thanks MS!!

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

A real beauty!