European Ornamental Holiday Stocking

Tiny woven stocking with a hanging loop, patterned like a miniature garden.

This is an ornamental holiday stocking. It is embroidered fabric. Embroidery is the decoration of cloth with a needle and thread, and it has been used on festive textiles in Europe for centuries. Small boot-shaped pouch in cream fabric with bold floral motifs in peach, gold and green, and a narrow trim along the top edge. A short loop of braided cord is attached at the corner for hanging. The weave shows light age toning. It is 4 inches wide and 6 long.

Hung with care and clearly expecting something small.