The Tuileries Lion in Shaded Brown carries its embroidery lightly. Against deep chocolate brown silk velvet, small floral sprigs in pale white, blush and soft blue-grey are scattered across the body, connected by fine stem and leaf work — restrained, almost botanical in its precision. The mane is dense olive-gold fringing, full and tactile, and the tail ends in a small gold tassel that answers it exactly.
Designed in Germany and made by hand in India, each Tuileries Lion is embroidered on the frame, piece by piece, with fabric dyed to Drechsel's own colour specifications. The Shaded Brown colourway — dark, grounded, cool-flowered — is among her most quietly compelling.
21H × 23L cm
ABOUT the MAKER
Anke Drechsel
Discover the world of Anke Drechsel—German textile designer and renowned maker of hand-embroidered home textiles and accessories. Founded in 1986, her atelier in Karlsruhe produces exceptional velvet cushions and decorative pieces, each crafted by skilled artisans. With a focus on slow, meticulous craftsmanship and bespoke dyeing techniques, every piece embodies timeless luxury. Explore Anke Drechsel’s heirloom-quality collection, available online at Tessuti.
