Among some Cameroon groups, women simply wore pubic aprons also known as ‘caches sexes’ in various writings (literally – ‘to hide the sex’) until approximately 1961, when governmental restrictions required women to be fully clothed. However the tradition continues in a number of ornate beaded forms worn today.

Turkish saddle bag found in the Scottish Borders. Circa Early 20th Century

A pair of exquisitely framed sections of an Antique Chinese Robe creates an impressive set of decorative art for the wall. The sections of the coral colored robe are embroidered with extraordinary craftsmanship in silk in varying blues and whites. The matting is a deep blue with gold lining and the sections of the robe are inset. They are beautiful and formally presented.

Lot of painted fabric pictures

Of scenes from everyday African life in bright, cheerful colors,
2 horizontal and 2 vertical.
Fabric stretched over a wooden frame.
Signed Bedos

Tapestry with Venice Representation, 1950s, in Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959

20th Century Verdure Tapestry handmade. The scene depicts a dog , foliage and greenery

Vintage needlepoint hand stitched with wool threads. Renaissance style image of two seated boys eating watermelon framed with an ornate gold rococo frame without glass. Frame is 21.75″ wide x 25.75″ tall, needlepoint is 15.75″ wide x 19.5″ tall. Frame shows wear (see condition note) needlepoint can be disassembled and reframed if desired.