And fell in love with them.
Colonial painted floor cloths.
Nov 17 2016 i discovered this craft art form when i lived in upstate n y.
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Patterns including diamonds squares and cubes were hand painted or stenciled frequently by the lady of the house.
Design village floocloths offer a wide selection of hand painted floorcloths canvas rugs for sale.
Floor cloths were a traditional covering used in many homes in the early 18th century.
Design village floorcloths has been recognized as one of america s top floorcloth makers by early american life magazine a national magazine focusing on architecture decorative arts period style and social history from colonial times through the mid 19th century.
Originally made from recycled ships sails they were used to cover dirt or wooden floors in early american homes.
Design village floocloths offer a wide selection of hand painted floorcloths canvas rugs for sale.
Floor cloths originated in france in the 1400s and were introduced to the american colonies in the early 1700s.
I like the folk colonial designs the most but they can be made in any design that is desired.
The earliest colonial floorcloths were hand painted with geometric designs or fancy patterns on canvas material.
Custom floorcloths are available in early american quilt asian primitive indian english french country and contemporary designs.
I have made a few of my own and really enjoyed working on them.
I am hoping to make many more.