SKU: 1419

Scalamandre 100% Silk Lampas Lorraine Lace Flower Garland Red Green Gold on Cream White Heavy!

$245.99

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18 in stock

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Description

On Lorraine, the garlands of colored flowers in shaded tones, twist vertically up a delicately textured surface originally one of the new floral designs made fashionable by Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s favorite.  Under the influence of the marquise, the use of fresh colors created an atmosphere of eternal spring.
These so-called “lace” motifs were very fashionable around early 18th century France. Designers were seeking a less austere and, above all, lighter and more delicate effect. During this period decorations became more feminine.
100% silk jacquard that’s like a piece of jewelry.
3 dimensional & magically iridescent.
COLOR:  Ivory (bright white & soft ivory)
Very high end designer exclusive.
Scalamandre /Old World Weavers
 Color: Ivory, Cream, Copper, Red, pink, yellow gold, Green,
Width 57″(extra wide),  HR9.5″,   VR15.5″
Weight: very heavy for silk. About 14oz/yard! Silk jacquard at 8 oz is already considered a weight weight.

A lampas is a traditional weaving technique wherein weft yarns “draw” on the fabric’s surface with minimal influence from the warp. These weft floats offer crisp color and subtle texture in the pattern’s finely rendered stems, leaves and blossoms. Antonella Lampas offers classic luxury and perennial style as statement drapes or light upholstery.
Such silk lampas has MSRP in $600++ range

(Your purchase will be in one piece when possible.)

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