Scalamandre Nashville Celadon Green Beige 100% Silk Damask Chinoiserie Peony Flower Basket Circa 1830

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Elegant reproduction in 100% Silk Damask!

Based on Chinese antique design, Scalamandre revived this classic silk damask to perfection. The remnant of the antique was probably discovered in Nashville, US.

Circa 1830 Chinese Export, from The Ladies’ Hermitage Association. The Hermitage,Nashville, Tn.

Unlike “Chinoiserie” by Europeans, Nashville, in spite of its English name, is actually from China. The large peony blossom overflowing the bamboo basket and the silk tassels hanging from the bottom of the basket, faithfully portrays flower arrangement for celebration in ancient China. The point of curiosity is the pair of “wings” atop the basket. Those are actually a bat! Bat (蝠）has the same pronunciation as 福 （blessing) thus bats are the symbol for good blessing.

One of the perfect examples of “Good designs are forever”, Nashville’s pattern has been rendered by many modern artists and in wide range of colors.

Fully reversible. Iridescent.

Designer: Scalamandre

Name: "Nashville",

SKU: SC 000320257M

Content: 100% Silk Damask

Color: celadon green, beige.

Approx Width: 55",

Approx Rpt: V.31, H. 28,

Layout: Side x Side, Across Full Width

Reproduction Circa: Circa 1830 Chinese Export, The Ladies' Hermitage Association. The Hermitage,Nashville, Tn.

MSRP $300+ per yard