Sablé beadwork

Description

In the 18th c. micro bead work, called sablé, was a specialty of dedicated French ateliers. Very fine grade translucent and opaque glass beads were individually stitched onto linen ground.

Synonyms and Related Terms

sable beadwork

Images

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  pear-shaped bottle
  MFA# 43.2299

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  detail of Sable beadwork
  MFA# 43.299

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  Sable beadwork