Rare Early Antique Indienne Chintz Panel Block Printed: C18th France

Item Details.

A rare, hand block printed French Indienne fabric dating from the late 1700’s to early 1800’s.

Gorgeous red vermicular pattern on the aged ground, and lovely large scale Indienne arborescent design in muted pale blue, pinks and madder red.

The original woven selvedges are still mostly intact with remnants of old seams. The short edges are cut. Ideal for textile study, reproduction, design inspiration etc.

CONDITION : This beautiful fabric is in as found, not freshly laundered condition. The ground of this fabric has warmed or tanned with age, as you can see by the edges that were not exposed. There are some tears and small holes . The left side is in the best condition other than some damage to the selvage there. Please view condition closely in the photos above. Condition reflected in the price.

Measurements.
83 cm long x 40 cm wide