Pair of 17th Century Crewelwork Panels or Curtains

A sensational pair of crewel work hangings worked in coloured wools with bold  Tree of Life & Tudor Rose design on a linen ground. The overall designs of each panel being a mirror image of the other

Such colourful woollen embroideries on linen grounds were popular for four poster beds and wall hangings from the late Elizabeth period & especially in the last half of the 17th century, the swirling & exotic tree of life designs were influenced by Hindu textiles brought to Europe by the pioneering East India Co., the designs were anglicised so you can see here acorn leaves & plentiful heraldic roses, the roses in the offered works are an uncommon feature and make a powerful statement of allegiance therefore, it’s intriguing to speculate on actual royal connections, the Tudor rose remained a symbol of monarchy, of union & of England throughout the 17th century, William & Mary adopted it as an emblem of their rule, it appears on decorative objects they commissioned such as delftware, items sometimes given as gifts to nobility & supporters. They could be used for a bed project but are also a great size to make a bold statement as wall hangings.