This antique coverlet is 100 years old. Rare French Metalasse Jacquard. The compound weave structure intricately woven into the fabric generates a padded, dimensional texture.

The design features large blossoms, an arabesque lattice in the central field and little dots throughout the border add to the textural quilted effect.

No pilling, no fade. Probably stayed in a cedar chest until I bought it.

Time capsule from another era!

It measures 80 in across the top edge and the length is 100 in.

The back is the exactly the same with the colors reversed.

Excellent condition- The coverlet has no odor, is intact with no holes/rips or major snags. Beautiful colors ~the ivory is like a natural linen flax color. The coral is a light terracotta. Perfect hues for the season where these exact colors are the top colors of the year.

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Matelasse, rooted in 18th-century France, specifically in Marseilles, has a rich history tied to the intricate whitework quilting of fashionable women’s clothing. The innovation of weaving techniques, particularly by Robert Elsden in the 1740s, led to the development of matelasse fabric, which mimics the quilted look without the need for traditional stitching or padding.

While matelasse imitates the appearance of quilts, it differs significantly. Matelasse achieves its quilted look through a single layer of fabric and lacks the thickness associated with quilts. This distinction makes matelasse a lighter alternative, suitable for various home décor applications such as coverlets, shams, blankets, and curtains.

The compound weave structure intricately woven into the fabric generates a padded, dimensional texture.

This antique coverlet is over 100 years old. Rare French Metalasse Jacquard.

Excellent condition

It measures 80 in across the top edge and the length is 100 in.

The reverse side is the exactly the same with the colors reversed.