A Morning in Napoli braid They would have been aiding

They would have been aiding the adornment of the most exquisitely detailed mourning gown

Only time and use can create such a  beautiful patina

joined together with tape

A large fine netted ground with the design appliquéd in a fine silk chiffon

A Morning in Napoli braid They would have been aidingA beautiful painting of a scene on the streets of Napoli. Exquisite detailing from the pink skies, the windows, the foliage, the colours, the washing line, pots filled with flowers, ladies chatting, and I particularly love all the washing draped from the balconies. This is an old painting where the edges are fragile from age some fragments from the edges may flake away in transit to you. I love it as it is but you may choose to have it framed. It is