European Ornamental Holiday Stocking

Coral cloth with big pale blossoms, a smattering of sequin-like glints, and a tasselled cuff.

This is an ornamental holiday stocking. It is embroidered fabric. Ornamental stockings are generally made as decorations rather than for wear, with rich fabrics and trim chosen for display near a fireplace or on a wall. Peach-coral stocking patterned with large cream and pink flowers and darker foliage. Small glittering threads catch the light across the surface. The top edge carries a gathered braid with tiny tufts, and a pale loop hangs behind. It is 4 inches wide and 6 long.

Cheerful enough to make a mantelpiece blush.