Extraordinary and old Finnish pillow cover made of cotton and a rustic linen (linen tow). This fabric is a handloom twill weave. The term "tow" refers to the shorter flax fibers left over from the spinning process. With stripes of different shades of indigo, and off-white. The pillow is double-sided. It can be used as is or it could be opened for projects.
ROSARIO SAYS: "These fabrics are from the late 1800s - early 1900s. As seen in the Collection of the Seurasaari Open Air Museum (Finland). I think they are elegant pieces because of the simplicity of the colors and the softness they have achieved from the linen. A wonderful treasure!"
MEASUREMENTS
55 cm wide × 90 cm long (22" × 36") on each side.
CONDITION
Ticking in very good condition. A wonderful historical fabric. As found for collectors. Some pale marks and minimal scuffs but still wonderfully preserved. A timeworn piece but with a great value. Lovely old patina. Extremely beautiful and rare!
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