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Reproduction of a historical fabric from Persia in genuine silk and rayon with gold thread. Golden pattern on purple background. Perfect for historical costuming as well as modern interiors and contemporary fashions.
Read moreShade: | purple |
Period: | 11th–14th centuries |
Style: | Persian |
Material: | 25% silk, 75% metallic thread |
Width (cm): | 114 cm |
Width (inches): | 45 ″ |
Weight (mm): | 47 mm |
Weight (gsm): | 202 gsm |
Weight (oz): | 6 oz |
Drape: | slightly supple |
Pattern size: | 10.5 cm |
Pattern size (vertical): | 25 cm |
Brand: | Sartor Bohemia |
Care: | |
Availability: | limited edition |
Minimum order: | 0.2 m |
in stock 38.1 m
This fabric is a reproduction of a Persian dress that most likely belonged to a person of royal descent. There is some disagreement as to the exact dating of this piece, estimates fall between the 11th and 14th centuries.
Chinese and Persian motifs mingle in this design. The pelican figures certainly come from Chinese fenghuang, a symbol associated with the empress, and the woven lotus leaves are of Chinese origin as well. In contrast, Persian artistic tradition gives us deer in a typical half-recumbent pose.
After 1300 there was a decline in silks arriving from Syria, Egypt, and Byzantium coinciding with a rise in supply from Islamic eastern Persia. As part of the greater Mongolian empire, Persia was one of the first silk producers in this area to adopt Chinese iconography.
An original of this textile is part of the collection at the Münster Cathedral; another can be found at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
This historical pattern reconstruction is the intellectual property of Sartor Bohemia.
This historical brocade reproduction is a silk blend Jacquard weave with gold-plated metallic thread. These premium materials make this brocade sturdy but soft, gentle to the touch, and breathable.
Reproductions of period brocades such as this are perfect for sewing historical costumes and also bring something special to modern interiors or contemporary fashions.
We recommend lining this brocade with a natural material such as silk or fine linen.
This fabric is made on an automatic Jacquard loom, but the pattern is prepared by hand. The weaver first sketches the design and then painstakingly transfers it (also by hand) to the punch card. This process results in slight irregularities in the weave. These tiny imperfections are not considered defects, but rather a natural feature of hand crafting.
We recommend dry cleaning this fabric at a reliable dry cleaner. In our tests of how to wash silk this fabric stood up to gentle hand washing. If you risk hand washing, use lukewarm water and a delicate detergent for woolens; do not wring or squeeze dry; block dry on a flat surface. Dry iron on the back on the lowest setting.
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.
The minimum fabric order is a length of 20 cm.
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.
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