1800’s 61x20.5 antique silk damask fabric French gold copper heavy weight drape
$ 139.92
Description
1800’s 61x20.5 antique silk damask fabric French gold copper heavy weight drape. Pieces like this were made to decorate grand interiors, and you can really feel that history in the fabric. It would also be incredible used in a historic restoration or layered into a collection of antique fabrics. This is an absolutely stunning antique silk damask dating to the 1800’s ~ The color is a rich golden copper tone with a beautiful soft glow, and the woven pattern is classic and timeless with scrolling florals, stylized motifs, and elegant vertical bands. The design has wonderful depth, shifting in the light exactly as a true silk damask should. It is a heavier weight silk, likely originally used for drapery or upholstery, and it still has a strong presence and structure today. Pieces like this were made to decorate grand interiors, and you can really feel that history in the fabric. The scale and repeat are generous, making it perfect for pillows, upholstery accents, or framed textile work. It would also be incredible used in a historic restoration or layered into a collection of antique fabrics. MEASUREMENTS: This textile measures approximately 61 inches long by 20.5 inches wide ~ CONDITION: This lovely textile is in as found, not freshly laundered condition. Signs of time and use are often inherent in antique and vintage textiles. There are areas of wear, some marks, and age-related fading as shown. This piece has a hand stitched seam running the width ~ Please use the zoom feature on the photographs to see the exact condition!~ These condition "flaws" are an essential part of each antique textile—they tell the story of a life well-lived, cherished by many before us, and add to its unique charm and authenticity. I love giving textiles like this a second life, preserving their beauty while keeping things thoughtful and ecofriendly. A true antique to be passed down from generation to generation ~ EFF 221
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