European Ornamental Holiday Stocking

Sage green with looping cream swirls, as if someone drew a cursive flourish on a sock.

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. Muted green stocking carrying curling appliqued scrolls in cream and orange stitching, one spiral ending in a small rosette. A broad textured cream band forms the cuff, and a slim cord loop is attached behind. It is 4 inches wide and 6 long.

Hand-drawn confidence on a very small canvas.