Coronation attire was often decorated with embroidered heraldic motifs. However, this coronation mantle of King Augustus III Wettin is solely embellished with floral ornamentation emulating the patterns of fashionable fabrics of the 1720s and 1730s. The sophisticated design, covering the entire surface of the garment, catches the eye with its rich texture of gold and silver threads.
Coronation attire was often decorated with embroidered heraldic motifs. However, this coronation mantle of King Augustus III Wettin is solely embellished with floral ornamentation emulating the patterns of fashionable fabrics of the 1720s and 1730s. The sophisticated design, covering the entire surface of the garment, catches the eye with its rich texture of gold and silver threads.