Label Text:
An "orphrey" is an ornamental border, or band, especially on an ecclesiastical vestment. Orphreys were elaborately embroidered and often used gold cloth, gold trimming, or gold and silk weft. This embroidery was done in the 16th century, a time of great change for the Church due to the Reformation. But unlike in Northern Europe, styles of vestments remained just as ornate in countries faithful to the Roman Catholic Church. At this time there was gradual decline in figure embroidery which had previously been important. However, this change was due more to a change in the social status of artist, with them becoming less willing to design for embroidery and crafts, than a change in church philosophy.
Subjects:
Embroidery; Silk Link to share this object record:
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