2021 Sneak Preview – For the Textile Aficionados

October 8, 2021

In anticipation of the 2021 online San Francisco Fall Show which will go live on InCollect on October 15 at 9:00 am PST/noon EST, we wanted to share some sneak previews of our dealer’s wares. In this week’s blogpost, we wanted to focus in the category of antique textiles and rugs. These are conversation pieces, and their appeal lies in the narrative they bring to the table: they bear witness to faraway cultures, outstanding artistry and artisanship, and storytelling through pattern, texture and color. Here are a few examples:

Table and walls covered with richly patterned, colorful textiles and embroidered fabrics invite textile aficionados to explore a feast of textures. Stacks of folded linens and decorative pillows are displayed, while a book titled Once Upon a Pillow stands upright in the foreground. This 2021 sneak preview showcases ornate designs that dominate the scene.
B. Viz Design is a purveyor of regally recycled antique textile pillows, unique finds and more. Established in 1994, B. Viz Design is committed to preserving, repairing and/or repurposing centuries old pieces for the enjoyment of all.
Medieval-style textile tapestry with a central figure in blue aiming a bow, surrounded by animals including a horse, lion, deer, rabbit, owl, and leopard, with detailed trees and foliage in the background. Perfect for aficionados of historical art, this piece is elegantly enclosed in a dark wooden frame.
From Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge: 17th century needlework panel in wool and colored silk of Orpheus and The Animals, circa 1640
A framed vintage American flag with 48 white stars in six rows on a blue field, and 13 red and white stripes. A true find for textile aficionados, the flag appears aged and slightly faded, displayed against a black background within a dark wooden frame.
From Jeff R. Bridgman: 42-star antique American parade flag with an extraordinarily rare beehive configuration, never an official star count, Washington Statehood, 1889-1890
Detailed tapestry featuring figures in flowing garments, some on horseback and others standing. Ornate architecture and lush trees fill the background. The scene appears grand and historical, with vivid reds, blues, and golds, depicting a dramatic moment amid a classical setting—a true feast for Textile Aficionados seeking artistry at its finest.
From Mansour: traditional hand-woven French tapestry in wools and silks, mid 18th century
A rectangular textile with a vivid red background decorated with circular floral and starburst patterns in yellow, orange, black, and green. The circles are arranged in rows, bordered by a floral motif. The design is symmetrical and vibrant—an irresistible piece for textile aficionados seeking bold visual statements or collectors searching for 2021 sneak preview designs.
From Kathleen Taylor/The Lotus Collection: ear­ly 20th cen­tu­ry Tashkent, Uzbek­istan, Suzani, embroidered in bright­ly col­ored silks on a cot­ton ground

By Vera Vandenbosch