European Ornamental Holiday Stocking

Dusty rose ground, trailing green stems, and a gilded band across the top.

This is an ornamental holiday stocking. It is embroidered fabric. Hanging a stocking at the hearth is a Christmas custom in many countries, and children traditionally find small gifts in it on Christmas morning. Soft mauve-pink stocking decorated with a woven spray of red blossoms and olive leaves that curl toward the toe. A flat, gilded braid runs across the cuff, and a twisted tan loop is stitched to the back. It is 4 inches wide and 6 long.

Prettier than any footwear this small has a right to be.