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Don’t be fooled by its clean, modern appearance – the inspiration document for this design dates from the 1910s, from the archive of Bianchini-Férier of textile capital Lyon, France. The original document is hand drawn with ink on tissue paper.
The original document artwork is hand-drawn with ink on tissue paper with immense precision.
Bianchini-Feriér was world-renowned & operated for over a century after its founding in 1888. This receipt from a project in Vienna bears stamps of the Lyon, France textile industry.
We believe there is no substitute for the creative magic of hand & paper. This sketch shows plans for Ondulé in a living room setting.
An icon of textile design, Bianchini-Férier became world-famous after the Paris Exposition of 1889. The firm operated continuously for over 100 years, surviving through the Great Depression, two World Wars, and a century’s worth of design eras. Their archive is a course in 20th century art, from Art Nouveau to Postmodernism. Bianchini-Férier textiles were used by couture fashion houses including Balenciaga, Givenchy, Poiret, and Yves Saint-Laurent.
Ondulé is French for “wavy,” an apt description for this wiggly, dancing design. Ondulé’s source document was likely used as a monochrome jacquard or brocade design, rather than a 2-tone print. Its wandering linework is a hallmark of the Art Nouveau movement, which sought to imitate natural forms like sea coral fabric, river canyons, or cumulus cloud fabric. French architect Hector Guimard, creator of the iconic Paris Metro entrances, explained the significance of curves as, “Nature is the greatest builder, and nature makes nothing that is parallel, and nothing that is symmetrical.”
This fabric is digitally printed. This printing process reduces waste by allowing us to print to-order.
| Inspired by the Archives Of | Bianchini-Feriér of Lyon, France |
| Contents | Linen Blend: 55% Linen, 45% Cotton, Pre-shrunk |
| Fabric Width | 57 in, selvage to selvage |
| Printed Width | 54 in |
| Repeat | 27 in width x 28.3 in height |
| Lead Time | 5 Weeks + Shipping |
| Made In | USA |
