European Ornamental Holiday Stocking

Pale ivory cloth with faint woven reeds and a thin gilded edge, very quietly dressed.

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. Soft cream stocking with a sheeny surface and a faint pattern of leaves and stems woven in tone on tone. A narrow gold braid trims the cuff, and a twisted gold cord forms the hanging loop. The toe is gently rounded. It is 4 inches wide and 6 long.

Subtle all over, with just enough sparkle at the top.