Italy, Milan

Textile production centered in Italy, Milan, flourished during the period spanning approximately 1650 to 1725. This historical workshop or industry specialized in complex, high-quality decorative textiles, likely serving ecclesiastical or aristocratic clientele, as evidenced by specialized commissions.

Ten examples of this output are currently represented in institutional holdings. These documented works consist primarily of functional and decorative fragments, including pieces titled Border, Flounce, and Two Border Fragments. A particularly notable piece, Insertion with Cardinal's Coat-of-Arms, underscores the prestigious nature of the commissions undertaken by the Milanese textile producers during this era.

The surviving textiles are preserved in significant American institutions. The Art Institute of Chicago maintains examples of these historical, museum-quality textiles. Due to their age, many pieces from this period often enter the public domain, making high-quality prints and archival data available for scholarly study and reference.