Brocade Collection

Marie Antoinette Meytens
MARIE ANTOINETTE Queen of France as a young woman

Art Deco Wedding
Fashion design for an elegant wedding group. The brides dress is made from white brocade and satin. Bridesmaid wears a grey trimmed dress as does a wedding guest

Isabella of Portugal (1503-1539). Engraving. Colored
Isabella of Portugal (1503-1539). Queen of Spain and Empress of Germany. Engraving after a painting of Titian, by Al Dauvergne. The Artistic Illustration, 1902. Colored

In Her Wedding Gown - Princess Marina of Greece

Tatler front cover of Duchess of Kent in her wedding gown
H.R.H The Duchess of Kent, formerly Princess Marina of Greece, pictured in her wedding dress of white and silver floral brocade designed by Captain Edward Molyneux

Rayne shoes advertisement, 1953
Advertisement for Rayne shoes, in particular their range of brocade heels for memorable evenings. Date: 1953

Lieutenant Andrew Finucane, 10th Light Dragoons, 1811 (oil on canvas)
NAM237713 Lieutenant Andrew Finucane, 10th Light Dragoons, 1811 (oil on canvas) by Northcote, James (1746-1831); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright

John Cassin, 1806. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
John Cassin, 1806

Akaki kinran (gold brocade with red background) Shiro aya (white twill weaves, also known as Chinese twill weaves). Drawings show stylized patterned designs for kimonos. Date between ca. 1750 and 1900

Phelonion [vestment] from the second half of the eighteenth century, from a very old..., 1911
Phelonion [vestment] from the second half of the eighteenth century, from a very old fabric called kamka [silk brocade] with shoulders embroidered with pearls on crimson velvet. In the Rostov Museum

Phelonion [vestment]. From the time of Tsar Mikhail Feodorovich. In the vestry of the Assumption Cathedral. Rostov Velikii, 1911.

Unknown woman with the Gyllenstierna and Eka arms, early 17th century. Creator: Anon
Unknown woman with the Gyllenstierna and Eka arms, early 17th century

St Hugh of Lincoln and St Benedict of Nursia. Creator: Gherardo di Jacopo
St Hugh of Lincoln and St Benedict of Nursia, Unknown date

Oskar I, 1799-1859, King of Sweden and Norway, c1830s. Creator: Fredric Westin
Oskar I, 1799-1859, King of Sweden and Norway, c1830s

Isobayashi Taii on Horseback at Castle Gate with Falling Stones, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Isobayashi Taii on Horseback at Castle Gate with Falling Stones, 1886. Series: Lives of Modern People

Madonna and Child with St Andrew and St Lawrence. Creator: Niccolò Rondinelli
Madonna and Child with St Andrew and St Lawrence, Unknown date

Portrait of Colonel Alexander Smith (1790-1858), 1833. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Portrait of Colonel Alexander Smith (1790-1858), 1833. Colonel Alexander Smith served in the Morgan Volunteers, a Baltimore-based company of the organized militia of the state of Maryland during

Lady Mary Howard, c1540. Creator: Unknown
Lady Mary Howard, c1540

Nikolaus Georg von Raigersperger, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Nikolaus Georg von Raigersperger, c17th century

Matthias of Krakau/Krakow, delegate from Poland, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Matthias of Krakau/Krakow, delegate from Poland, c17th century

Johan VIII, 1601-1657, Count of Sayn and Wittgenstein, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan VIII, 1601-1657, Count of Sayn and Wittgenstein, c17th century

AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Henry VIII, 1540s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Henry VIII, 1540s, (2023). Henry (1491-1547) succeeded his father Henry VII as King of England in 1509

AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Henry VIII, 1540s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Henry VIII, 1540s, (2023). Henry (1491-1547) succeeded his father Henry VII as King of England in 1509

Karl XIII, 1748-1818, King of Sweden and Norway. Creator: Anon
Karl XIII, 1748-1818, King of Sweden and Norway

AI IMAGE - Portrait of King George II, 1750s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of King George II, 1750s, (2023). George II (1693-1760) was King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg (Hanover)

Reception of the Prince at Kandy, Ceylon, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Reception of the Prince at Kandy, Ceylon, 1876. The future King Edward VII meets locals....the great Kandyan chiefs...were marvels to behold

Cinghalese Chiefs waiting for the Prince of Wales at Kandy, Ceylon, from a sketch by... 1876. Creator: Unknown
Cinghalese Chiefs waiting for the Prince of Wales at Kandy, Ceylon, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Royal visit of the future King Edward VII

Ulrik III, 1527-1603, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin Elisabeth, 1524-1586, Princess of Denmark. Creator: Anon
Ulrik III, 1527-1603, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin Elisabeth, 1524-1586, Princess of Denmark, unknown date

Sigismund, 1566-1632, King of Sweden King of Poland, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Sigismund, 1566-1632, King of Sweden King of Poland, c17th century

Unknown woman, formerly known as Sofia Gyllenhielm, 17th century. Creator: Jacob Heinrich Elbfas
Unknown woman, formerly known as Sofia Gyllenhielm, 17th century

Two smaller dogs, c17th century. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Two smaller dogs, c17th century

The Petition to the Doge, 1860. Creator: Carl Ludwig Friedrich Becker
The Petition to the Doge, 1860. A doge, standing in a palace doorway, is confronted by a petitioner; a lady in black, who, kneeling on the pavement, holds her young daughter before her

Unknown woman, formerly called Cecilia Vasa, 1540-1627, Princess of Sweden, c.1625. Creator: Anon
Unknown woman, formerly called Cecilia Vasa, 1540-1627, Princess of Sweden, c.1625

Portrait of a Cavalier, 1766. Creator: Alexander Roslin
Portrait of a Cavalier, 1766

Portrait of E.W.G. Bagelaar, 1781-1815. Creator: Gerrit Jacobus Geusendam
Portrait of E.W.G. Bagelaar, 1781-1815

The Daimyo's Ladies Procession at Eastern Capitol: Hachimangu Shrine and Chaki-Inari Shrine, 1845
The Daimyo's Ladies Procession at Eastern Capitol: Hachimangu Shrine and Chaki-Inari Shrine (image 1 of 3), 1845

Musashibo Benkei Fighting Nenoi Oyata, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Musashibo Benkei Fighting Nenoi Oyata, 1865. From Famous Fights between Brave Men

Johan Adolf, 1575-1616, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp, c1580. Creator: Anon
Johan Adolf, 1575-1616, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp, c1580

Johan III, 1537-1592, King of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Johan III, 1537-1592, King of Sweden, c16th century

Isabella II (1830-1904), reg. Queen of Spain, married to King Francis of Spain, c19th century. Creator: Anon
Isabella II (1830-1904), reg. Queen of Spain, married to King Francis of Spain, c19th century

Christina Augusta von Fersen, 1754-1846, née Löwenhielm, c18th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom
Christina Augusta von Fersen, 1754-1846, nee Lowenhielm, c18th century

Fredrik IV, 1671-1702, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp, married to Hedvig Sofia, Princess of Sweden, 1690

Girolamo Sannazaro, delegate from Mantua, after a work of the 17th century. Creator: Anon
Girolamo Sannazaro, delegate from Mantua, after a work of the 17th century

Portrait of Ernest Günther, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg, 1650. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Ernest Gunther, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg, 1650

Andreas Burckardt, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Andreas Burckardt, c17th century

Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, 1666. Creator: David Frumerie
Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, 1666

Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, between 1557 and 1558. Creator: Anon
Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, between 1557 and 1558

Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, c16th century

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"Brocade: A Tapestry of Elegance and History" Step into the opulent world of brocade, where threads intertwine to create a fabric that exudes luxury and grandeur. From Marie Antoinette's lavish courtly attire to the Art Deco weddings of the roaring twenties, it has adorned countless moments in history. Intricately woven with rich patterns and vibrant colors, brocade captured the essence of regality. Isabella of Portugal donned a resplendent gown, immortalized in an enchanting colored engraving. Princess Marina of Greece radiated beauty in her wedding gown on Tatler's front cover, epitomizing grace and sophistication. But brocade is not limited to royal occasions alone; it weaves its way through various aspects of life. Lieutenant Andrew Finucane proudly wore his 10th Light Dragoons uniform, showcasing the military's appreciation for this exquisite fabric. John Cassin's portrait by Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin depicted him in a distinguished coat embellished with delicate brocaded details. Even advertisements couldn't resist the allure of brocade. Rayne shoes' 1953 campaign showcased how these luxurious fabrics complemented fashionable footwear flawlessly. Goochs Jurna enticed customers with their captivating advertisement featuring stunning designs interwoven with golden threads. It also found its place beyond clothing – Akaki kinran displayed gold-threaded red background fabric at an archery contest, adding splendor to traditional events. Victorian scraps portrayed women draped in red brocades, capturing both fashion trends and societal norms from that era. As time passes, one thing remains constant –brocade continues to captivate hearts worldwide as a symbol of elegance and refinement. Its intricate patterns tell stories from centuries past while still inspiring modern designers today.