This very finely hand-embroidered textile is an example of counted thread embroidery
I think these earrings (while difficult to photograph) are fantastic
the basket's exterior is a variegated honey color with faded red medallion and red and blue striping
The piece has been sewn onto metal dowels for hanging--exposed at the top (giving it a sort of medieval quality) and enclosed at the bottom
The lacquer is in excellent condition
Steuler Keramik West German Mid-Century Modern Honey Brown Bottle Shaped Vase tin cannister This very finely hand-embroidered textileA great example of mid century West German ceramics, this is a late 60s early 70s West Steuler Keramik honey brown glazed bottle shaped vase, believed to have been designed by Cari Zalloni. The vase's squarish form is softened via rounded corners, recesses to its two long sides, and the curves of the double banded rim that tops its neck, which, along with its warm, painterly glaze, make the form feel earthy and organic. Terrific for flowers, this