6/29/2014

Antique French Bonnets



Antique Bonnets History


During the day bonnets were worn in France by the " Upper - Class " people from the 11 Th until the 17 Th century . 
Lower class people wore caps called " Capuchon" in French !
Night bonnet started to be very fashionable during the late 17th century because wigs were worn during the day and heads were shaved !

Please find some unique handmade cotton Bonnets in my shop :











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10/08/2013

Animals Producing Wool

Which Animals are Producing Wool ?


Most of the wool is produced by sheep. But not only ! Goats are "wearing" and giving Mohair and Cashmere and our "hairy Bunnies" the beautiful Angora ! Camels and Lamas are making the soft and wonderful Alpaca. 

The world biggest wool producer is Australia with a quarter of the global production !The USA is number 3  with 17 % , New-Zeland number 4 with 11% , the UK number 8 with 2% and France number 19 Th with 0.7 % !

The quality of wool is determined by its fiber diameter. 

The finest and most valuable wool comes from Merino 

sheep originally from Spain !


Please find a few handmade knitted creation of wool hats such as slouchy hat, beret, beanie in my shops CREACOLOR


Beret Hat- Pink- Mohair Wool Hat- Handmade- Pink and Grey Color - Knitted - Made in France


Fall Slouchy Hat - Pure Wool & Bamboo Yarn - Handmade- Green, Brown, Beige - Made in France - Knitted - Natural Beanie- M/L - Unisex






Black Folk Multicolored Handmade Knitted hat


Two Colored Handmade Knitted French Beret


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10/02/2013

What happens During 1850's in the USA and in France ?

Mid- Nineteen Century - A Major Moving Period  
In the USA and in France

Major Events in the USA

Industrialization moved forward in the North - East of the USA 
Railway network linked East to West
California Gold Rush
Massive immigration from Europe
Civil-war
Abolitionism and Antislavery
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Major Events in France

Second Empire- Imperial Regime of Napoleon III  (1852/1870)
Very strict period with no democracy in France during seven years.
War against the Austrian Empire
Savoy and Nice became French
Industrialization and railway network expansions  
Commercial Crisis
Franco- Prussian War
End of the Second Empire and birth of the Third Republic

Please find a few French Antiques from 1850's in my shop :


Sterling Silver Gilded Spoons- Antique French Vermeil Jam Spoons- Made by a Master Goldsmith Paris France 1819-1838 - Marks-Rare Collectible



Antique 1847- French Fashion Plate- Original -Colored Printed Drawing -Petit Courrier des Dames - Mode de Paris - Fashion Advices Listing



Inkwell Antique French 1850's Louis XVI Style Made in Napoleon III Empire Brass Julius Cesar Medallion, Acorn-Shown at Bonhams Appraisal










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9/15/2013

ART NOUVEAU STYLE- Why ?

ART NOUVEAU and ART DECO 
Why were these new ART movements created in the early 1900's ?

Art Nouveau movement was created in the late 1800's and beginning of 1900's to react to a massive reproduction of classical styles by industries.
Rhythm,Curves, Colors ...inspired by nature were designed to offer a new sense of being well to the mankind surrounded by nature. 
In France Art Nouveau was also named the " Noodle" style because of the curves. 
Then in the early 1920's the Art Nouveau style gave birth to another very famous style , more geometrical ,the Art Deco (1920-1940).
Both movements were international and complete. Very characteristics , these unique styles are universally recognized in Art , painting, sculpture, fashion, jewelry, furniture and architecture !

Please find more Historical Information on Art Deco Style :

French Art Deco Chrological History


Please find some of them in my shop :



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8/27/2013

Wedding Trousseau - Antique Handmade French Linen

Because of the "wedding trousseau" custom of our mothers, grandmothers and grand grandmothers lots of the French have lots of unused vintage linen in closets. Nothing was thrown away but kept and given to the further generation !

 Some girls were starting their Trousseau at the age of 7 !!! 
15 years, average, of embroideries and sewing to prepare the linen set for the "D" Day of their Weddings ! 
Apron, Bonnet, Blouse, Doily, Dress,Gloves, Handkerchief, Lace, Shirts, Sheet,Tablecloth, Napkin, etc....
Unique handmade treasures made by girls and women for years.

 The custom stopped in the 1970's.

 So please find a few of these handmade family treasures in my shop :  SophieLadyDeParis Shop on Etsy


Embroidered and Cut Outs Cotton Dress



Wedding Dress Cutout and Lace Handmade Cotton White Antique 1900s French Monogram Embroidered Heart and Flower Design Vintage Women Medium




Antique Handmade Embroidered and Lace Tablecloth



Long Antique Cut out Tablecloth Lace Inlay Handmade Cotton Linen Floral Hand Embroidery Rectangle 10/12 pers Heavy Worked Never Used

Antique Handmade Beige Cotton Table center- Art craft


Table Center Lace Art Antique French Hand Made - Large Doily- Floral Lace- Cotton -Cream/Ivory Color- Diamond Shape Linen- Heavy Worked

Antique Handmade Linen Dress

Linen Dress Handmade Unused 1900's French Monogram Embroidered Ruffled Buttons Lace Trimmed White-Size: Medium Large - Vintage Natural Dress
Antique Handmade Cotton Ruffled Shirt

Blouse-Shirt Handmade Cotton White Antique 1900s French Monogram Ruffle Cutout Lace Pliers Front Long Sleeved Women Wedding Shirt Medium

Antique Handmade French Cotton Floral Hankies

6 Hankies-French Embroidery & Applique Handkerchiefs -Handmade- White Pocket Square- Cotton- Hand Embroidered - Wedding Tissues- Never Used

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6/29/2013

PROVENCE FABRIC in HISTORY

FRENCH PROVENCE FABRIC INSPIRED BY INDIA

During the 17th century the French Company of East Indies Trading Posts were created and launched a huge expansion of goods exchanges between France and India.
French people were very fond of the colorful printed fabric from India. A mixture of indian fabrics and French natural design were created. This type of new design fabric were called " INDIENNES" ="INDIANS".  In the south of France,sunflowers, paisley, diamond shapes design  from Provence were displayed on colorful cotton fabric. 
The fabric were printed with carved stamps and hand- painted.
Artisans work were replaced by industrial machineries later on.

Please find a few of them in my shops :

Sun Hat from Provence


Make-up Pouch Provence Fabric


Blue Provence Tablecloth


Red Apron Provence Fabric


Yellow Provence Tablecloth






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6/24/2013

Peter Pan and Claudine Collars are the Same !

PETER  PAN and CLAUDINE COLLARS:
Antique Nowadays Fashion Accessories




1900's , at the same period on both side of the world US and Europe Detachable Collars are worn !

Peter Pan collars are born and created by John White Alexander in 1905, New York . Claudine collars come from the French novelist writer "Collette" who describes a specific child detachable collar in her book : " Claudine at School".

Both are worn nowadays. They are flat detachable collars following the neckline. 
They are used as fashion accessories and even beautiful "clothing" necklace . 

For an outstanding look !

Please find new and vintage detachable collars in my shop : 




Antique French Peter Pan's Collar




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