Product code 103-06-1005
Lush brocade with Persian-inspired early Renaissance pattern, 16th century. Bold ornaments in red and genuine metal thread on a golden field. An elegant fabric for historical costuming, corsetry, formalwear, and interiors.
Read more| Shade: | gold with yellow |
| Period: | 15-16. století |
| Style: |
Renaissance Spanish Italian Persian Medieval |
| Material: | 60% silk, 40% metalická nit |
| Width (cm): |
113 cm
The useable width you can actually sew with, not including selvedge. |
| Width (inches): | 44 ″ |
| Weight (mm): | 21 mm |
| Weight (gsm): | 90 gsm |
| Weight (oz): | 2.7 oz |
| Pattern size: | 57 cm |
| Pattern size (vertical): | 83 cm |
| Minimum order: | 0.2 m |
| Care: | |
| Brand: | Sartor Bohemia |
| Availability: | limited edition |
| Manufacturer / Supplier |
Manufacturer SARTOR BOHEMIA s.r.o. Na Perstyne 1, 11000 Prague, Czech republic info@sartorbohemia.com www.sartorbohemia.com Sartor |
in stock 47.5 m
This historical fabric with a pattern in red, gold, and silver on a golden field is based on an early Renaissance velvet from the 16th century. It is woven of natural silk with rayon and real metal thread. Nice for period clothing as well as contemporary styles and luxury interiors.
This historical pattern originates in the luxury textile tradition of Renaissance Italy and Spain in the early 16th century. The design combines European weaving techniques with decorative influences from Persian art, which was extremely fashionable at the time.
This fabric is based on a surviving panel of silk velvet dating from the early 16th century, probably of Venetian or Spanish origin, published by Sotheby’s.
As Persian and Ottoman luxury textiles flowed into Europe through Venice, Genoa, and the Iberian Peninsula in the 15th and 16th centuries, European workshops began to reinterpret the patterns to create their own silk velvets and brocades inspired by the Orient.
These luxury fabrics were intended mainly for
Similar textiles appear in portraits of the Renaissance aristocracy, in church vestments, and on curtains and interior decorations.
The pattern here is a richly interwoven motif consisting of stylized palmettes, lotus flowers, and arabesques. The overall effect is monumental and decorative yet harmonious.
Dominating the motif is a stylized palmette drawn from the Persian tradition. In Islamic and Renaissance decor the palmette would have symbolized
Its regular repetition creates an endless ornament typical of Oriental and early Renaissance textiles.
Stylized lotus flowers among the palmettes are probably drawn from the Persian and Oriental decorative arts. In many Eastern cultures the lotus signifies
The lotus motif would have figured primarily on luxury textiles and objects intended for court or ceremonial use.
Interlaced tendrils and botanical motifs reference the esthetic of the infinite pattern from Islamic art.
Luxury brocade and velvet of this type would have been a signifier of prestige and social standing. With its strong decor this brocade broadcasts the importance of its wearer, even when used in smaller details.
This silk blend brocade is well suited to demanding historical costumes, formal garments, film and theater projects, and luxury interiors.
A few uses for this historical brocade:
This brocade is exceptionally well-suited for:
👉 The strong decorative character of this fabric makes it especially useful wherever a costume or interior should convey luxury.
Advantages for film and theater costume design:
👉 This fabric looks great on camera – the burgundy design with interwoven metallic thread stands out against the light background and gives costumes depth even in low light.
👉 This brocade can also carry fantasy projects inspired by a Renaissance or Oriental esthetic.
Our historical designs are developed with careful attention to the original sources, material integrity, and period-appropriate aesthetics. We focus on high-quality materials that perform not only visually, but also in construction and wear.
Our clients therefore know precisely what they are purchasing — and can create with confidence that the finished garment will meet both their expectations and historical standards.
Please note that this design is the intellectual property of SARTOR BOHEMIA.
This historical brocade reproduction is a jacquard weave of natural silk, rayon, and metal thread coated in genuine gold. With its premium materials and heavier weight, this brocade is very sturdy yet pliable, soft, and breathable.
For this brocade we recommend a lining made of natural fibers — ideally a silk lining or fine linen. For additional structure and stabilization, you may use silk organza or silk crêpeline.
This fabric is woven on an automated jacquard loom but the pattern is prepared by hand: first it is sketched on graph paper and then manually made into punch cards. For that reason, there may be slight irregularities in the weave. These tiny imperfections are not defects, but are a natural feature of hand crafting.
Rarely! We produce reproductions of historical fabrics as limited editions. We want to guarantee a certain authenticity to all owners of historical costumes and decorations. We recommend that you buy these fabrics while they are in stock, as this is the only way to secure them for your project aside from custom ordering.
Limited editions are fabrics of exceptional quality or patterns that have been designed and produced exclusively under the Sartor brand. As a rule, they do not repeat and are therefore only available while supplies last. Don't miss your chance to own a true original.
Of course! Historical patterns are characterized by high-quality aesthetic workmanship with an emphasis on elegance and harmony, which make them timeless works of art. They are suitable for modern interiors, where they bring an element of originality (try a picture, a pillow). In fashion, they excel in simple, even minimalist, garments, handbags and other accessories.
Most of our fabrics are one-time offers that last until they are sold out. However, some more popular items are always restocked or can be ordered on request. As a rule, this applies to notions, where the selection is pretty consistent, but may also include some types of fabric. Look at the product's availability value – it shows whether the goods are available while supplies last, in the core inventory or in a seasonal collection.
The goods in the seasonal collection come directly from our verified manufacturers. We change up the colors on offer from season to season but fabric quality is always constant. For large (wholesale) orders, colors that have been sold out can be reordered individually.
The minimum fabric order is a length of 20 cm.
No. We only accept retail orders through the e-shop. This eliminates situations where someone else orders the last of an item while your order is still sitting in our inbox or lies jotted on a bit of paper by the phone. By purchasing online, you are putting an immediate hold on the product. Of course, you can always call or write to us if you need help making your selection.
Yes. We ship worldwide. The price of shipping is automatically calculated at checkout before payment after you select the country of delivery and the preferred carrier. If you do not find your country in the dropdown list, please contact us. You will find a rough overview of shipping costs in our shipping and payment terms.
The estimated delivery date with your selected carrier can be seen before payment is made at checkout. It is calculated as the time for processing and packing your order plus the time it takes the selected carrier to deliver to a specific destination – this can be from 2 days for delivery within the Czech Republic to a week for delivery outside the EU. Expect longer delivery times during big sales and holidays.
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