[Sca-cooks] Embroidered table linens again

[A F Murphy]

Three weeks ago, I would have said embroidered. Two weeks ago I got a
quick look at some pictures of the Perugia towels, which I hadn't known
anything about, and that's pretty much what they look like...  So now I
think quite possibly woven, and I need to learn more about Perugia linens!

They were animals and birds, etc. They were dark blue, They were pairs
facing each other, repeated across the fabric. I don't know how they
were done... draw loom? Maybe? When were they invented? Seem too
repetitive for pick up... but that's pure guesswork. Add them to the
list of my  future research projects...

Actually, I'll try asking around...

Anne



Carol Eskesen Smith wrote:

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>I'm pretty sure that was embroidery, done over a woven brocade pattern.  It would have been very difficult to do that design any other way, IMHO.  There are others on this list who also weave, embroider, and spin; what are your thoughts?
>Regards,
>Brekke
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>In a message dated 11/9/2002 10:47:58 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>johnna at sitka.engin.umich.edu writes:
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>>"The table is covered by a white tablecloth with blue embroidery.
>>Plates, decanters, glasses, saltcellars and knives are carefully
>>arranged in front of each table-guest, as are the bread and cherries. It
>>might even be the realistic and serene representation of a Florentine
>>table of the period."
>>from the description...
>>Take a look at the linen bands at the end of the tables. If you can find
>>the work in an actual book enlarged as a two page spread, it's quite
>>apparent that there are dragons between the bands.
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>But is this embroidery, or is it the "Perugia towels" (most of which aren't
>towels at all) weaving technique which were covered in a Complete Anachronist
>sometime in the last few years?  I recall those being described as white with
>blue designs on the ends, some containing motifs such as dragons.
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>I would think in a painting it would be very difficult to tell if the design
>was woven in or embroidered.
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>Brangwayna
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