19th century handspun and handwoven hemp teatowel - twill weave
This is a beautiful example of a handspun and handwoven hemp teatowel, and unusually for this region of France, it is twill-woven. It may have originated from further south, near Toulouse, but who knows! Gorgeous quality, thick, soft handwoven hemp, with hand-stitched hems and a little pair of initials ‘VP’ near the middle of the cloth. In excellent condition, there are a couple of tiny rust marks - has been soaked and washed. This measures 69cm wide by 107cm long. These are now super hard to find.
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To purchase please contact me.
This is a beautiful example of a handspun and handwoven hemp teatowel, and unusually for this region of France, it is twill-woven. It may have originated from further south, near Toulouse, but who knows! Gorgeous quality, thick, soft handwoven hemp, with hand-stitched hems and a little pair of initials ‘VP’ near the middle of the cloth. In excellent condition, there are a couple of tiny rust marks - has been soaked and washed. This measures 69cm wide by 107cm long. These are now super hard to find.
Please click on the photos to open them up full-sized.
To purchase please contact me.
This is a beautiful example of a handspun and handwoven hemp teatowel, and unusually for this region of France, it is twill-woven. It may have originated from further south, near Toulouse, but who knows! Gorgeous quality, thick, soft handwoven hemp, with hand-stitched hems and a little pair of initials ‘VP’ near the middle of the cloth. In excellent condition, there are a couple of tiny rust marks - has been soaked and washed. This measures 69cm wide by 107cm long. These are now super hard to find.
Please click on the photos to open them up full-sized.
To purchase please contact me.