We celebrate master craftsmanship and timeless great design.
We celebrate master craftsmanship and timeless great design.
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This playful, meta pattern-within-pattern houndstooth design is inspired by the archives of textile design studio Farkas-Ortenzi, of Como, Italy in the 1960s-70s. The original artwork is hand-drawn in ink, and thus tiny irregularities (and even a hidden clover motif) can be found throughout.
We believe there is no substitute for the creative magic of hand & paper. This sketch shows plans for Houndstooth on a custom armchair.
The original artwork document is hand-drawn in ink, in Francesco Ortenzi's signature high-contrast style.
Members of 1960s French band, Les Pieds de Poule (whose name literally translates to Houndstooth), show the stylish ubiquity of this classic pattern.
The design studio overlooking Lake Como was founded in 1955 by Italian artist Francesco Ortenzi and his brother-in-law Paolo Farkas, who fled from Hungary during the war. They were known for graphic two-color textile designs, and their work was used widely on many projects from interiors, to fashion, to ceramics. Their studio was a pioneer in the Como textile industry, and later became an art academy that welcomed students worldwide from the1960s-1990s.
There is no design more timeless than the plaid-like houndstooth, —also called “shepherd’s check,” or “pied de poule.” The earliest known houndstooth textile was discovered in present-day Sweden and dates to at least 100 BC. Houndstooth was commonly woven in the ancient Scottish lowlands as an outer garment for shepherds. In the 20th century, houndstooth was a favorite pattern of Chanel & Dior, and today can be found in many different color combinations.
Our fabric is digitally printed. This printing process reduces waste by allowing us to print to-order.
| Inspired by the Archives Of | Farkas-Ortenzi of Como, Italy |
| Contents | Linen Blend: 55% Linen, 45% Cotton, Pre-shrunk |
| Fabric Width | 57 in, selvage to selvage |
| Printed Width | 54 in |
| Repeat | 13.5 in width x 11 in height |
| Lead Time | 5 Weeks + Shipping |
| Made In | USA |
