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FABRICS OF THE DECADES
What Clothing Was and Is Made Of
- Gabardine - See Gabradine
- Lace
- Chantilly Lace: Chantilly lace
takes its name from the city
Chantilly, France where it originates. It is made of silk (the
real stuff anyway), and has patterns of flowers and ribbons woven
into a background of round lacy holes. The traditional color is
black, although white and natural silk color were frequently made.
These days, "Chantilly lace" appears in just about every color,
although the term is used loosely and really means "Chantilly style"
lace. Remember, to be real Chantilly Lace, it has to come from
Chantilly, France, (Like Champagne has to come from
Champagne, France)
and follow the traditional patterns.
- Chantilly Lace: Chantilly lace
takes its name from the city
Chantilly, France where it originates. It is made of silk (the
real stuff anyway), and has patterns of flowers and ribbons woven
into a background of round lacy holes. The traditional color is
black, although white and natural silk color were frequently made.
These days, "Chantilly lace" appears in just about every color,
although the term is used loosely and really means "Chantilly style"
lace. Remember, to be real Chantilly Lace, it has to come from
Chantilly, France, (Like Champagne has to come from
Champagne, France)
and follow the traditional patterns.
Virtual Fabric Swatches
