Antique Silk Lace Skirt Panel Deconstructed Art Nouveau Chantilly Fabric Black Silk Embroidery on Net 160x250x85 cm for Couture Design

Antique deconstructed silk lace skirt panel dating to the early 20th century. This authentic Art Nouveau textile features elaborate floral patterns worked with hand-run heavy silk cord outline (gimp) on a delicate hexagonal mesh net.

Originating from the late Victorian or early Edwardian era (circa 1900-1909), this panel was originally constructed as a formal skirt. The style of the lace—characterized by stylized scrolling foliage, organic curves, and large floral motifs—typifies the Art Nouveau aesthetic. Hand-applied corded detailing (often referred to as tambour or hand-run embroidery) on fine net was a highly skilled craft of European lacemaking centers during this period.

Details:
- Period: 1900 - 1909 (Art Nouveau)
- Technique / Style: Art Nouveau hand-run corded embroidery on machine-made net mesh
- Size: Top width 160 cm (63.0 inches), Hem bottom width 250 cm (98.4 inches), Total height 85 cm (33.5 inches), Usable pristine height 75 cm (29.5 inches)
- Material: 100% Silk threads, silk mesh net
- Weight: 300 grams (10.6 oz)
- Condition: Highly preserved overall lace body. The lower 75 cm (29.5 inches) of the panel is in exceptional, structurally sound condition with no significant losses. There is a continuous structural strain and tearing along the top 10 cm (3.9 inches) of the delicate support mesh, a typical occurrence caused by gravity and the substantial weight of the heavy corded silk embroidery over more than a century of storage.

An invaluable primary resource for fashion designers, historical costume reconstructors, and textile conservators. The sheer quantity and high quality of this early 20th-century silk lace make it ideal for high-end couture garments, bridal wear restoration, or museum-grade textile collections.