[Sca-cooks] Embroidered table linens again

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In a message dated 11/9/2002 10:47:58 PM Eastern Standard Time,
johnna at sitka.engin.umich.edu writes:


> "The table is covered by a white tablecloth with blue embroidery.
> Plates, decanters, glasses, saltcellars and knives are carefully
> arranged in front of each table-guest, as are the bread and cherries. It
> might even be the realistic and serene representation of a Florentine
> table of the period."
> from the description...
> Take a look at the linen bands at the end of the tables. If you can find
> the work in an actual book enlarged as a two page spread, it's quite
> apparent that there are dragons between the bands.
>
>

But is this embroidery, or is it the "Perugia towels" (most of which aren't
towels at all) weaving technique which were covered in a Complete Anachronist
sometime in the last few years?  I recall those being described as white with
blue designs on the ends, some containing motifs such as dragons.

I would think in a painting it would be very difficult to tell if the design
was woven in or embroidered.

Brangwayna