C. 1820 "de Nǐmes" Jacket Textile:4 Early 19th century heavy linen-wool

Early 19th century heavy linen-wool

Woven by hand from flax linen in the 1800s

George and I travel so much

Their flat-woven structure made them versatile for use as blankets

Cut from a 19th century handwoven French bed linen

C. 1820 "de Nǐmes" Jacket Textile:4 Early 19th century heavy linen-woolThe term "Denim" originates from this French fabric "Toile de Nmes." Originally developed as a durable twill fabric for workwear and later ticking for household items. This textile was used as a mattress cover, once stuffed with feathers, reflecting how ticking was often repurposed for different uses due to it's resilience. All products are made to order by skilled master craftsmen in our Los Angeles Tailor Shop. Please allow 8 weeks for production