Ceremonial and Religious Textiles

A collection of ceremonial textiles and artifacts, featuring intricate embroidery, religious imagery, and historical significance, showcasing cultural richness and artistry.

Campania Caserta Capua Chiesa dell'Annunziata, Italy, 20th century, photo, photography, Europe

Womans Ceremonial Skirt (Lau Hada)

PAÑO FUNERARIO DE TERCIOPELO NEGRO Y BORDADOS CON LA GIRALDA FLANQUEADA DE JARRONES DE AZUCENAS - SIGLO XVIII. Location: CATEDRAL-INTERIOR. Sevilla. Seville. SPAIN.

Copón sepulcro, siglo XIV. Catedral de Santa Tecla de Tarragona.

Five records from the gravestone of Gijsbert Willemsz. Raet in Gouda, Anonymous, c. 1511 The five plates are cast and cut out and engraved representations, which were originally fully or partially colored. The middle part consists of a triangle placed on a point, the sides of which have been broken by accolade arches. On the field, a barracked angel is shown against a vegetative background and with aureool around the head. With the help of belts he holds two coats of arms. The right weapon is shared: 1. In red the holy grave with a Jerusalem cross. 2. Permin a Catharinarad, cross -pavers with two swords. The left weapon: a chalice between two hovering to each other's palm branches. On the edge, the following of Job XVII, 12 and 13 derived from the vulgata, text was applied in minuskels: 'In Tenebris Stra vi Lectulum Meum et rursum post Tenebras spe Ro Lucem' (Vert.: In darkness I spread my bed and After darkness I expect light again). The upper accolade bow is deposited with highs. The

Campania Caserta Capua Chiesa dell'Annunziata, Italy, 20th century, photo, photography, Europe

Gothic ribbed vault, choir of the monastery church, Kloster Herrenalb, Herrenalb Abbey, former Cistercian monastery, Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Noyon, France , 1917 - Devastated regions, Somme, Oise, Aisne - Fernand Cuville (photographic section of the army) - (September -October) (French - Noyon , France). Church, religious personality, Christianity, decorative arts, object of worship, religious or votive inscription, sacred book, saint, medium age, Personality, religion, art, registration , information, France, Noyon, Cathedral

N_1983-31.jpg Temple Chapel, 13th century. Templar cross. Palma. Mallorca. Balearic Islands. Spain. LicenseRF Copyright: xZoonar.com/ToloxBalaguerx 23321365

To the memory of David Sprague , Tombs & sepulchral monuments. Erving Public Library Gravestone Rubbings

Fireplace biblical representation, Abraham sacrifices Isaac, text GK, fire place iron, Rectangular arch at the top. Decorated with floral leaves and pearl necklace. In the middle image of man with beard and sword angel on cloud and boy with goat. Abraham who is about to sacrifice his son Isaac On both sides of the image: GK living environment interior heating religion Christianity bible Abraham Isaac Isaak

Spain, Andalusia, Seville, Iglesia de Santa Maria la Blanca, interior

Judaica symbols

Almudena Cathedral. Eucharist adoration..

Beautiful photo of Wat Pho Temple, Bangkok City taken in thailand Beautiful photo picture taken in thailand, Southeast Asia Copyright: xZoonar.com/albertoxgiacomazzix 13139219

Colorful Islamic decoration, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. Emperor Justinian built cathedral of Constantinople in 537 AD, which later became a mosque in 1453.

In memory of Thomas K. Park Junr and thirteen infants , Tombs & sepulchral monuments. Erving Public Library Gravestone Rubbings

Beautiful photo picture taken in thailand Beautiful photo picture taken in thailand, Southeast Asia Copyright: xZoonar.com/albertoxgiacomazzix 22038236

In memory of Thomas K. Park Junr and thirteen infants , Tombs & sepulchral monuments. Erving Public Library Gravestone Rubbings

detail of st vitus cathedral in prague, digital photo picture as a background detail of st vitus cathedral in prague, beautiful photo digital picture Copyright: xZoonar.com/albertoxgiacomazzix 13193279

China, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou. Lingyin Temple built in AD 326 in Lingyin Temple Forest Park a dragon sculpture carved into the temple wall.

Mosaics in Church of the Nativity 1934, West Bank, Bethlehem, Israel

Thai art on a temple wall

Ancient Gold Crown and Cross found in Spain. The following inscription in jewelled letters suspended to its lower margin:- Reccesvinthus Rex Offeret.

Traditional wood carved mask in the Te Puia Maori Cultural Center, Roturura, North Island, New Zealand

Goldsmith's art, Italy, 11th-12th century. Peace of Chiavenna (Pace di Chiavenna) cover of a Gospel Book or liturgical object (osculum pacis) in embossed gold, gems and enamel miniatures. Detail: Christ Pantocrator.

Word of Allah written in Arabic on metallic to put on top of an Islamic building.. Word of Allah written in Arabic alphabet

Doorway detail of the main prayer hall, Wat Inpeng, Vientiane, Laos

Tombstone of Archbishop Gniezno Jakub from Sienna (fragment) archcathedral Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Gniezno

Cross processing; Unknown Ethiopian workshop (1400-1970); 20th century (1901-00-00-1978-00-00);Holy Trinity (iconogr.), Archangels, deposit of Wacław Korabiewicz, Krzyży, Ethiopian crosses, procession crosses, swords

Magic circle track by an Alsatian sorcerer in 1601, Facsimile, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1846.

IGLESIA - REJA - DETALLE DE LA CENEFA (1490). Author: FRAY FRANCISCO DE SALAMANCA. Location: MONASTERIO DEL PAULAR-INTERIOR. RASCAFRIA. MADRID. SPAIN.

Decorated Ceiling of a room locates at Topkapi Palace, a large museum destination,in Istanbul,Turkey.11 April 2018. View of Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey

TIARA DE ORO DE CONSTANZA DE ARAGON (1344-1363) HIJA DE PEDRO IV Y REINA DE SICILIA - SIGLO XIV. Location: CATEDRAL. PALERMO. ITALIA.

Pilgrim badge: Diocese of Lille Lourdes

Life Of Christ: Five Groups Of Relief Applique 13th Century Limoges Gilt Copper

Montferrand, France , 1911 - Center of France Auvergne Bourgogne - Auguste Léon - (July 17 - August 6) (French - Montferrand , France). Church, interior view, decorative arts, stained glass, Habitat , Architecture , Art, France, Montferrand, Cathedral Rosette

Gold cross used on a shaft held by Coptic Christian priests; Gondar, Ethiopia 18th century

Idiophone: Bird of Prophecy (ahianmwen-oro) 16th century Edo peoples The bird perched with outstretched wings on the finials of the instruments sounded on the occasions of Ugie Oro court festivals is usually called the "bird of prophecy" (ahianmwen-oro) and sometimes the "messenger of god" (odibosa). Beginning with the reign of King Esigie in the sixteenth century, the sounding of clappers depicting the bird of prophecy at Ugie Oro court ceremonies was regarded as a sign that the kings of Benin were endowed with the power to alter history.. Idiophone: Bird of Prophecy (ahianmwen-oro) 312193

Golden details at Shwezigon temple in Bagan, Myanmar

CAPILLA S FROILAN RELICARIO DEL SANTO. Location: CATEDRAL. LUGO. SPAIN.

Sheath with top Christoforus. The lower part is decorated with grotesken and leaf raft. Moreover Christopher is under a pointed arch.

The "Buried Cities" Of Ceylon -- Semicircular 'moonstones' pave the entrances to relic-houses and temples in both Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa; because the Sinhalese go barefoot the stones are scarcely worn. They are carved with sacred geese, lions, elephants and prancing horses; there is always a lotus flower in the centre. Close-up view. July 18, 1942. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Cruz Procesional, siglo XV, Iglesia parroquial de Olot.

Japan, Inuyama, Haritsuna Shrine, sign, letters,

Detailed view nail column, Mainz cathedral, donor for victims of the 1st War, depending on its donation, depending on its donation, nails differently in the wooden stem Detail view Nail column, Mainz Cathedral, donor for victims of the 1st War, depending on its donation, differently thick nails in the wooden trunk copyright: xzoonar.com/frankxwagnerx 23150000

Elaborate, gold leaf details from the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China.

Wolfegg, parish church, former collegiate collegiate church

Celtic ornament

Buddha figure engraved into the Victory Gate at the Royal Palace.

Celtic ornament

Aztec calendar.

. Applique in the form of a demon.

Close up face of Golden Buddha. Thailand Close up face of Golden Buddha. Wat Phra Yai Temple. Koh Samui island, Thailand. High contrast Image in vintage style, sepia toned Copyright: xZoonar.com/ xImxPerfectxLazybonesx 5284180

Chinese knot

Renovation work on the Baroque chapel of Bionnassay. Saint Gervais. France.

Aztec Sun Stone, computer artwork. This carved stone is also known as the Aztec Calendar Stone.

DET- TENEBRARIO DE HIERRO REPUJADO Y DORADO REPRESENTANDO LA PASION DE CRISTO - S XVI. Author: MAESTRO BARTOLOME. Location: CATEDRAL. JAEN. SPAIN.

Germany, Bavaria, Freising, Domberg, Cathedral St. Maria and St. Korbinian,

Sedlec Ossuary, a church decorated with the bones of 40,000 people, victims of the 30 year war Kutna Hora, Czech Republic

Open Quran with Hamsa or Hand of Fatima. France. (Photo by: Fred de Noyelle/Godong/UIG)

Thien Quang buddhist pagoda. Quan Am (Quanyin) bodhisattva of compassion or goddess of Mercy. Tan Chau. Vietnam.

Old prayer chain on an antique wooden tray

Sonnenstein Aztec sun stone, also called aztec calendar. Copyright: xZoonar.com/J.O.Photodesignx 1095663

Indonesia, Bali, temple umbrella with intricate stencil design C1814

Egypt, Thebes, Luxor, Valley of the Queens, Tomb of Nefertari, Burial chamber, Mural paintings, Starry sky vault and Osiris pillar, Red belt symbolizes assimilation of Osiris and Nefertari, View from below

A Stone Engraving Detail With Rumi From The Door Of Yesil (Green) Mosque In Bursa, Turkey

Amulet Container (Ga'u) 1900-1920. Men wore this type of shrine-shaped amulet container when travelling, strapped to their waist or across a shoulder. The central opening reveals a stamped plaque in the form of the Twenty-One Taras' a group of female deities who offer protection from various misfortunes. The front is decorated on each side with the Eight Auspicious Emblems of Buddhism’ within scrollwork. Silver, gilded silver, copper and painted clay Tibet (Lhasa)

abstract cross in italy europe and the sky background

Monolith El Lanzon, representation of a deity, in the ruins, Unesco World Heritage Site, near Huaraz, Ancash region, Peru, South America

Lamb with cross, detail of the embroidery on a red damask liturgical vestment, Lombardy, Italy.

DECORACION DE ATAURIQUE REALIZADA EN MARMOL EN UN TABLERO DEL ZOCALO DEL FRENTE DEL MIHRAB. Location: MEZQUITA-INTERIOR. CORDOBA. SPAIN.

Fresco painting on ceiling in a church in Istanbul, Turkey

Japan, Kansai, Osaka, Shitenno-ji Temple, prayer wheel,

Cruz Procesional de Xert, siglo XIV, Iglesia Parroquial.

Cruz Procesional, siglo XV, Iglesia parroquial de Olot.

Relicario de Sant Jordi, siglo XV. Catedral de Santa Tecla de Tarragona.

Daqing Guocheng Temple

Praying Hands on a marble tombstone

Carving, Mary, Joseph, Child Jesus, St Hedwig, Roman Catholic parish church in the Thingers district, Kempten, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Staurogram cross flowing with three lines to a dove representing the Holy Spirit of God on the wall of a Roman Catholic church in Toronto

oriental ottoman design seven version

Close-up of a Jewish prayer shawl

Tree of life. . Roman Catholic church. France. Port au France. Haiti.

Embroidered cloth placed on the altar designed by Leopoldo Pollack (1751-1806), presbytery of the Collegiate church of St Stephen, Vimercate, Lombardy, Italy, 11th-12th century.

Beautiful Natraj Sculpture A view of an antique Natraj god sculpture from the rear view. Copyright: xZoonar.com/NikhilxGangavanex 11156733

Nepalese yantra painted on manuscript, 16th century. Artist: Unknown

Bottom, red lantern, Kannondo Hall, Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo, Japan

Krakow Norbertine monastery chasuble unknown

blur in iran antique carpet textile handmade beautiful arabic ornament

Arabian ornament

Thailand, Wat Sri Chum, the biggest traditional Burmesischer temple in Thailand, Lampang

Cruz Procesional, siglo XV, Iglesia parroquial de Olot.

Fabric of a soutaneous recording. Liturgical clothing, liturgical robes, robe. Embroidery symbol on the soutane of the priest religion clothing orthodox. Fabric of a soutaneous recording. Liturgical clothing, liturgical robes, robe. Embroidery symbol on the soutane of the priest religion clothing orthodox.

Papal Basilica of St. Anne, "Eye of God" in the ceiling vault above the high altar, Altoetting, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

The hand of Fatima. Silver alloy metalwork from morocco. early 20th century. Islamic art. the fingers represent the Five Pillars of Islam. the hand wards away the evil eye.

Tantric art. Bhavacalera: The Wheel of Life. Painting on cloth y Rig-dgin Sikkrim.

Sword of the Thle'wekwe, Sword Swallower Fraternity, Zuni nation. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powell's 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Washington, 1904.

Closeup of an muslim hamsa amulet, also known of the hand of fatima or the hand of Mary.

Closeup of an muslim hamsa amulet, also known of the hand of fatima or the hand of Mary.

Yad Jewish ritual pointer, popularly known as a Torah pointer, used by the reader to follow the text during the Torah reading from the parchment Torah scrolls

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