All items on Antiques Roadshow are available to look at on the website. Here's what a search on "Assuit" turned up. Very nice indeed. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/season/20/tucson-az/appraisals/egyptian-assuit-shawl-ca-1920--201501T04
Thanks for sharing Susan. Judy on the Mississippi in warm, cloudy S. Louisiana On Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 8:47 PM, Susan <hottl...@neo.rr.com> wrote: > Hello All! Was anyone else watching Antiques Roadshow tonight? Near the > end of the episode, the appraiser looked at a drop dead Egyptian shawl, > circa 1920's, & called the textile "assuit". When I Googled, the > description seemed reminiscent of Lacis or Liers lace except that the > "thread" is flat metal, sort of like plate used in goldwork. Short lengths > of 1/8" wide metal are woven onto a tulle foundation with a flat needle > rather than Luneville hook. The finished "fabric" is heavy but drapes > well. Just wondered if anyone has tried this technique or will comment. > The AR piece was quite lovely with rows of stylized trees, flowers & > geometrics interspersed with open tulle foundation. Sincerely, Susan > Hottle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL USA > > > > > Sent from my iPad > > - > To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: > unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to > arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ > - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
