Bonjour welcome to Les Toiles Blanches stock! here is a lovely pair of long curtains that dates beginning to middle of the 20th century. The fabric is a soft cotton of medium weight with a gorgeous drape. The curtains have beautiful tones of blue on an off-white ground. The curtain is built with gathers on the top hem that give the vintage textile a fine drape and volume! The length are to be noticed, really long for tall ceiling or ideal to cut in the extra length to make matching pillows! The pastoral decor is lovely, in the style of the antique toiles de Jouy textiles. Perfect for a country shabby chic decor! This charming pair of vintage curtains is backed with a medium weight off-white cotton. The curtains, like their backing, are in a flawless condition. I have freshly laundered and pressed these curtains, they are ready to use!
about antique linen
| In France, for ages, young girls have prepared their wedding trousseau weaving, embroidering and sewing the fabric and clothes embroidered with their maiden name. The linen remain their only possession. Workers or peasants had only one set of work clothes. They had to repair holes and tears inherent in their hard work. Also their home had only one or two bed sheets. These beautiful hand embroideries or patch work allowed the fabric and the garment to exceed the life expectancy of people. Likewise patina is a sign that these gorgeous linens have lived and crossed the times by transforming, softening themselves. 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 ithey 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
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