Hand Painted Mordant Dyed Indian Chintz ‘Bauwen’ Stomacher or Dress Front: C19th Marken, Friesland

Item Details.
A wonderful panel of Indian block printed and hand painted &  glazed chintz dating from the late 18th - early 19th century.

Known as ‘Bauwen’ these decorative chintz panels were traditionally worn as stomachers or dress at the front of their dress by the woman of Marken, a fishing community.

With a pretty floral pattern worked in reds, purples, pinks and blues onto a mauve ground this is a lovely example of a chintz of this type.The design is clearly influenced by much earlier 18th century Indian chintzes.

We have professionally mounted this panel on a beautiful aubergine matt silk which compliments the colours in the chintz panel. It is on a lined and interlined conservation quality board and is ready for framing.

Measurements:
25 x 30cm textile

31 x 37 outer edge mount

Condition.
All of the items we sell are antique and as such have all the idiosyncrasies of an old and loved textile, so small marks, stains and signs of wear are to be expected and are an inherent part of their charm.