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here is a gorgeous pair of vintage curtains that dates c1960.

The fabric is a beautiful linen with a good medium weight and a soft texture.

The fabric has a stunning classic decor of tropical botanical scenes, parrots, palm trees, flowers and fruits…

This stunning medium scale decor with brown, blue and raspberry tones comes off beautifully on a bright saffron ground.

The pair of curtains is backed with a fine off-white cotton, the whole textile being heavy with a great drape.

I sell this nice pair of vintage curtains with their large hardcover matching tassels.

Those curtains have a fine large width with nice large gathers on the top and a lot of volume (29 in at the top with 51 in of total width). 

Both of the curtains have metal hook hand sewn in the gathers on the top back to be hanged

There is the original label of the maker, Forum Decor, 1 et 3 rue de Trudaine 51100 Reims.


The curtains are as found.

Gorgeous drape, tones and decor!

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Condition :  nice condition, as found
Ref : SC01218

DETAILS

linen
Fabric
Colourblue, burgundy, green on saffron ground
Period1960
OriginFrance
Weight4500 gr / 9,92 lbs
Length180 cm / 70,86 in
Widthtop : 75 cm / 29,52 in bottom : 130 cm / 51,18 in
Finishesbacked, metal hooks 
Conditionflawless condition, as found
Remarksgorgeous tropical decor and tones
 
Textile Care


 
Antique linen is a living material, if you treasure it, it will reward you a hundred times. A lot of antique textiles are so robust and wonderfully easy to wash and maintain. The fibres of these exceptional fabrics were grown without any use of chemical, these textiles are organic. No need to use chemicals to wash antique textiles, a good simple natural soap such as the savon de Marseille is fine for every kind of linen. The textiles can be machine washed on warm. The warmer they will be washed, the softer and floppier they will turn. Again, no need to use a softener, a dash of white vinegar or a spoon of baking soda are perfect to maintain these wonderful textiles. Dry them on the line if possible, expose them under sun light to brighten the natural white.

information

The textiles I propose show signs of times, marks that are a moving, precious treasure which attests a bygone era. I will always try to describe them as accuratly as possible, giving many details, measurements and pictures to show the reality of the linen. Estimating the age of a fabric is not scientific but rather archeologic, many signs are useful, such as the stitches, the embroideries, the sewing, the colour, the texture, even the smell of the fabrics can help. Sometimes, the auctionneers or the owners give me precious information about the origin of the trousseau, monograms, name of the ancestors. Experience is also crucial to feel and judge the fiber content, the age, the origin or the use of the textile. I will strive to describe the textiles in the most complete way, using my honest judgement, having spent many years manipulating them.

Please note my textiles come from a smoke free house. When they are freshly laundered, the textiles have been washed with natural organic soap and sun dried on line. I recently started selling my treasures, new items will be on sale very often, so please keep your eyes peeled!

 shipping / return

Items are sent carefully wrapped in silk paper. I am happy to ship worldwide and will mail your parcel with tracking within 2 business days after your purchase. I use the french international shipping service with insurance that takes around 5 days to fly to the United States or Japan with zero custom charges. I will send you information just after the parcel has been sent. I politely ask that all items should be paid within 5 days. I'm making every effort to provide you with high quality linens. However, in case of real problem with your purchase, I will refund you once you have returned the goods in their initial condition (your shipping needs to include tracking). Please note that your shipping fees will not be refunded.