Description and Details
This lovely chart showing many tinctorial plants is part of Sajou's collection dedicated to Tinctorial Plants in the Museums and Heritage Collection.
Flowers are an eternal subject of embroidery and have been relied upon for centuries for dying both the cloth and threads used for embroidery and thuis large chart shows the most common plants used in French textiles.
The chart not only gives instructions for working the embroidery, it is also teeming with botanical details about the plants. The back of this chart contains all the necessary explanations for the embroidery and ribbons
This full colour pattern chart measures 68 x 80 cm, making the motifs easy to follow. It is printed on matt paper, enabling you to mark any reference points you may need.
Size of motif: 345 x 345 points.
These “Tinctorial Plants” are the fourth project in Sajou's Museum and Heritage Collection. The aim of this collection is to offer embroiderers original subjects and discover different aspects of the history of French textile. Included in the collection along with the Tinctoral Plants are the Bayeux Tapestry collection, the Toile du Jouy Colletion and The History of Sajou Collection, all of which can be found in my shop in the form of kits and charts.
Sajou produce haberdashery items made in France to the highest standards (in some cases even produced on the original old machinery). Perfect for gifts and collectors, and for those of you unable to resist a quality that is seldom found in today's mass produced haberdashery products.
Sajou was created in 1828 by Jaques- Simon Sajou, selling haberdashery for embroidery, tapestry, lace, crochet and weaving. His pattern albums are sought after to this day by collectors worldwide. In 2005 the Sajou brand was purchased and revived by avid collector; Frederique Crestin- Billet. Many of the old designs have been faithfully reproduced and there are some new designs that have been added in the Sajou style.
Materials: A3 Colour Chart.
