Vintage Pair of Woven Silk Butterflies & Wild Flowers Matted in Wood Gold Frame Made in England old foley china took its design cues from

took its design cues from colorful Japanese textiles of the day

The pattern is entitled Watteau and depicts Victorians in the garden

Here is a gorgeous

The pink flowers and green leaves are hand painted within the confines of the transfer

It comes with hanging hardware attached

Vintage Pair of Woven Silk Butterflies & Wild Flowers Matted in Wood Gold Frame Made in England old foley china took its design cues fromThis beautiful pair of pictures is by Cashs, an English ribbon weaving firm since 1846. Over 100 years ago the Free Trade Bill was passed which put thousands of ribbon weavers out of work and forced them into poverty. One mill owner began making silk bookmarks and pictures using the same looms and skills needed for ribbon making. They became popular and collectible are today still sought out for their unique beauty. I have a few in my own home (shown