{"product_id":"antique-french-woven-fabric-pack-a-deluxe-complete","title":"Antique French Weaving Mill Samples – Complete Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep inside a French textile mill with this remarkable collection of antique weaving samples. Carefully cut to showcase dozens of stripe and weave variations, these fabrics were likely created as reference samples for designers, weavers, or textile manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the fabrics are woven from fine wool, with many incorporating lustrous threads that appear to be silk. The collection ranges from warm ecru to natural tan backgrounds, accented with beautifully woven stripes in subtle, sophisticated color combinations. Every strip represents a different weave or color arrangement, creating an inspiring study in textile design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection immediately reminded us of Japanese \u003cem\u003eshima-chō\u003c\/em\u003e (stripe sample books), where weavers preserved hundreds of woven patterns for future reference. Whether you choose to stitch these into your own textile sample book, create a one-of-a-kind wall hanging, use them in visible mending, or incorporate them into an art quilt, they offer a rare opportunity to work with authentic antique weaving samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Complete Edition is our largest assortment and the only collection that includes the distinctive tan-background fabrics alongside the classic ecru samples. Every fabric is different, making this an exceptional resource for textile lovers and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique French weaving mill samples\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLargest assortment available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes both ecru and tan background fabrics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 27 individual samples, each featuring a unique woven stripe or weave pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine wool fabrics with many samples incorporating lustrous silk threads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWonderful for textile study, visible mending, mixed media, journals, framing, slow stitching, and art quilts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 27 antique woven fabric samples. Every sample is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiber Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppears to be fine wool with many samples incorporating silk accent threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnomalies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs shown in the last photo, some have discoloration and a couple pieces have tiny insect holes. A couple have writing in pencil on them. A few green pieces have thread sewn through them. Oh the life these pieces have lived! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual strips measure approximately \u003cstrong\u003e¾\"–1¼\" wide × 3½\"–7\" long\u003c\/strong\u003e (1.9–3.2 × 8.9–17.8 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48892365865216,"sku":"VBH-16-11585-01AAA","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2682\/5886\/files\/DSC_4939.jpg?v=1782484396","url":"https:\/\/www.brooklynhaberdashery.com\/products\/antique-french-woven-fabric-pack-a-deluxe-complete","provider":"Brooklyn Haberdashery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}