Description
This beautiful design has been taken from an RSN archive piece, which would have originally been a four panel screen. It is inspired by the Japonisme Revival that took place in the 1870s. Japonisme is a French term that refers to the popularity and influence of Japanese art following the forced reopening of foreign trade with Japan in 1858.
Silk fabric
18 skeins of DMC stranded cotton 1 Gütermann thread
10 needles
Instruction booklet
The RSN Embroidery Studio has been at the heart of the Royal School of Needlework since it was founded in 1872. It is renowned for its exquisite hand embroidery for a range of clients including interior designers, fashion houses and private clients.