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When I found this wonderful floral print fabric, it was crying out to be used in a medieval design. If it reminds anyone
of William Morris prints from the 19th century, that is quite appropriate since he modeled his textile and wallpaper designs
after medieval textiles. The thirteenth century witnessed an explosion in new fabrics and textile designs. With the increased
trade and contact with the East from the twelfth-century on, silks and textile designs inspired by Byzantine, Arabic, and
Asian decorative arts inspired Medieval artists and fabric designers. Sicily became a chief exporter of woven silk fabrics
using bright colors and swirling designs of flora and fauna to the rest of Europe. While this fabric is cotton (not an Old
World material!), the fabulous swirls of gold, white and rose, flowers, leaves, stems and berries on a bright green background
perfectly evoke a medieval design.
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The under-robe or camise is a deep rose color with a rounded neckline, fitted bodice and widely flaring, floor-length skirt.
The neckline, hem, and wrists of the long, fitted sleeves are trimmed with spring-green satin ribbon, and ribbon also goes
down the front of the gown. A sparkling green brooch finishes the neck.
To go back to "Adela's" main page, click the link below. To see other Medieval designs click the "Medieval
and Renaissance" link at the top of the page:
Adela--13th Century Lady
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