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Product code 103-33-1003
Replica in silk brocade drafted according to a famous Renaissance painting.
Read more| Shade: | black |
| Period: | 15th century |
| Material: | 30% metallic thread, 70% silk |
| Width (cm): | 111 cm |
| Width (inches): | 44 ″ |
| Weight (mm): | 43 mm |
| Weight (gsm): | 188 gsm |
| Weight (oz): | 5.5 oz |
| Drape: | slightly stiff |
| Pattern size: | 36 cm |
| Brand: | Sartor Bohemia |
| Care: | |
| Availability: | limited edition |
| Minimum order: | 0.2 m |
in stock 19.8 m
We reconstructed this pattern from the work of the in Flanders working German painter Hans Memling (†1494). On the right wing of the triptych, which was made to order for a prominent political representative of Bruges Willem Moreel, there is a depiction of Saint Barbara dressed in a richly patterned fabric. A similar pattern is also found on several other Memling's paintings. The floral motif is composed by a pronounced stripe of large rosettes and stems. Among the surrounding flowers there are elegant thistles and young chrysanthemums intertwined with decorative elements. The motif repeats itself in vertical strips three times over the width of the fabric. The style of this Cloth of Gold corresponds to Renaissance designs from the years 1450 - 1520.
The Triptych family Moreel, from which the pattern was taken over, is exhibited by the Groeninge Museum in Bruges.
Note: Given the technology process of weaving this textile (handwoven fabric based on a hand drawn design), minor errors in weave may occur. These incidental imperfections are not considered as defects but rather a proof of a hand-crafted product. Also the pattern steps in design are a result of the technical limitations of looms not unusual for the medieval times.
We require a minimum order of 50 meters. Each custom fabric is produced in runs of 100 to 130 meters. We reserve the right to offer any remaining fabric through our store…
We can guarantee exclusivity if you take delivery of the full production run of the fabric, 100 to 130 meters. Otherwise, we reserve the right to offer any remaining fabric to other customers…
Yes. If you provide full design materials – your pattern in digital format and clear color specifications and agree to take delivery of the full production run of 100 to 130 meters…
Sartor owns intellectual property rights for all patterns made in house and displayed on this web site. All our patterns contain hidden identification markers that reliably show authorship…
Custom made fabric may be returned if it clearly does not match the ordered fabric type, pattern, or color and if returned undamaged…
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