A beautiful, large Sajou cross stitch chart depicting the printing stage of Toile du Jouy production at Jouy-en-Josas.
The scene shows men using a plank of engraved wood — a technique used from the very beginning of ‘Les Indiennes’ (chintz) production in France. Printing on copper sheets became possible from 1770, and was further refined with the introduction of copper rollers, a technique imported from Great Britain.
Before printing could begin, the cloth underwent several preparatory stages. It was washed repeatedly in the small Bièvre River, chosen for the exceptional purity of its water — one of the key reasons for the factory’s location. The cloth was then singed with a sheet of red-hot copper to remove surface fluff, washed again, and passed through a mangle to flatten the fibres. Only then could the mordants be printed, a process requiring several further operations.
The chart measures 161 x 127 points and looks wonderful worked in reds or blues.
This chart is taken from the larger Toile du Jouy Manufacture chart, which features all stages of production alongside swatches of Toile du Jouy fabrics. You will find further charts and kits covering each stage of production in my shop, along with other embroidery designs inspired by the historical textile collections of France’s great châteaux and museums.
1st chart i ordered. So pleased I've ordered 2 more different bayeux tapestry charts. Quality is brilliant. Looking forward to Stitching. Came well packed. Thank you
One of 4 charts I've brought from this seller. Just as described. Detailed clear chart. Easy to read. Seller goes out of her way to help. Top seller. Thank you.
