European Ornamental Holiday Stocking

A big red swirl on a cream ground, with a frayed brown trim spilling over the top.

This is an ornamental holiday stocking. It is embroidered fabric. Holiday textiles such as stockings, ornaments and table linens are often brought out each year and passed down within families. Small stocking shape cut from cream cloth with a bold scrolling red motif outlined in black. A wide band of dark brownish braid with loose, tufty ends crosses the cuff, and a thin twisted cord loop rises at the back. It is 4 inches wide and 6 long.

Wild graphics for something that only holds a few sweets.