Antique Liturgical Velvet Lambrequin Set, IHS Church Altar Border, Hand Painted Silk Velvet Clergy Vestment Trims, 4 Pieces

A coordinated set of four antique liturgical textile elements crafted from deep crimson and lilac silk velvet, featuring hand-painted botanical motifs and a prominent sacred monogram. Originating from ecclesiastical furnishings, these pieces were designed as altar borders or tabernacle hangings.

Catholic liturgical textiles of the late 19th and early 20th centuries frequently employed rich silk velvet as a base for honorific decorations. The gold IHS monogram represents the Holy Name of Jesus, while the floral designs of rosebuds and daisies, alongside the wheat motif on the purple band, hold deep Eucharistic and Marian symbolism. The hand-painted oil technique on velvet mimics dense embroidery, creating a structured, semi-relief texture.

Features & Details:
- Period: Late 19th Century / Early 20th Century (circa 1900)
- Technique / Style: Scalloped edges with gold-tone structural piping; hand-painted oil designs on silk velvet base.
- Dimensions:
- Main Lambrequin: Width 18 cm (7.1 inches), Length 200 cm (78.7 inches)
- Long Red Band: Width 9 cm (3.5 inches), Length 135 cm (53.1 inches)
- Short Red Band: Width 9 cm (3.5 inches), Length 90 cm (35.4 inches)
- Purple Band: Width 7 cm (2.8 inches), Length 85 cm (33.5 inches)
- Material: Silk velvet, cotton lining, gold-colored trim thread, oil paint pigment.
- Condition: Excellent antique condition. The velvet retains its pile and deep coloration. Structural piping and painted details are fully intact with minimal wear consistent with age.

Application & Value: Ideal for ecclesiastical textile collectors, historical restorations, or as high-end decorative elements in cabinet-style interiors.