Name:
Carpet (?)
Creation time:
18th century
Place of origin:
Italy, Genoa (?)
Material:
silk; velvet
Size:
125 x 62 cm
Inventory #:
38 TK
Source origin:
From the Khanenkos' collection
publications:
1. Campbell, G., 2006. The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts: Two-volume Set. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 2. Banham, J., 1997.Encyclopedia of Interior Design. Abingdon: Routledge.
Section:
European decorative arts
Description
The production of colored velvet is characteristic of the textile industry of the Italian city of Genoa, during the 18th century. Since then, local manufacturers have begun to specialize in fabrics designed for interior decoration, especially furniture.