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Here are 3 pieces of very early 17th century linen bobbin lace ; 2 pieces of Italian-style baroque lace, and a rather unusual piece of '... -
I would like to share some photos of a very treasured piece of cloth, a block-printed cotton chintz in the indienne style. I am sure it is a... -
'Interesting new designs were first created for children's clothing and decor during the 1920s and 1930s. Cheerful fabric creations ... -
This popular neoclassical toile de Joy was designed by Huet in 1808; I believe i t is a later copy, probably dating to the late 19th centu... -
I have chosen to share this textile today as a contrast with the grim, grey & grizzly weather today here in East Sussex. It is an earl... -
As a textile dealer, I am always really thrilled to see pictures that show how people use the various types of antique and vintage textiles ... -
This toile was designed in about 1816 for Jouy by Louis-Hippolyte Le Bas. It is roller printed on fine cotton. 'Toiles in the neoclassi... -
This is one of my favourite early 20th century French 'toile' designs depicting scenes from Perrault's fairy tale Sleeping Bea... -
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- Lois
- I am an obsessive textile addict, funding my 'habit' by unwillingly selling some of the beautiful antique and vintage textiles that I come across. As well as private sales, you can find me on ebay under the name vanye90, or see my ebay shop, Morgaine Le Fay Antique Textiles. A web site may be on the cards soon... I sell mostly French textiles, but also come across English and European pieces from time to time. I enjoy ferreting out all sorts of interesting items, for example, 19th century French cottons & linens, huge chateau curtains, 18th century silks and embroideries, 16th and 17th century lace (occaisionally, when I can bear to part with them), fine linens, haberdashery as well as unused and pre-used antique and vintage fabrics such as florals, tickings, hemp runners, silks etc for projects such as cushions or pillows, framing, drapes, whatever your imagination can think of! My new blog, Interesting Antique Textiles will discuss some of my more obscure, strange and often quite damaged textile finds with the hope that people may want to join in the discussions, and make some suggestions about the pieces based on their own experiences and textile knowledge!
Love the fabric in the top photo Lois!
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It gorgeous, isn't it! French florals have to be my favourites. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous fabrics!!! Now there is real springtime over here. Of course the black kitty has my heart too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Phyllis! The black kitty is somewhat mad, but adorable too... xx
ReplyDeleteSigh...all so fabulous!
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A lady who bought a little batch of similar fabrics was quite excited about them, exclaiming that they were 'so scumptious, good enough to eat'! xx
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