17th Century Floral Scroll Textile

Product Description

This early 17th-century inspired textile is designed for historically accurate garments and interiors from the late 16th to early 17th century. Ideal for reenactment, costume making, and historical sewing, it supports both structured garments and decorative applications.

The design features elegant scrolling vines ending in paired floral motifs, forming a continuous and balanced repeat. The flowing structure creates movement across the surface, making it particularly effective for garments where pattern placement enhances the silhouette.

Well suited for

Waist Coats, Robe Battante, Jackets, Banyan, Aprons, Curtains, Drapes

Design & Historical Context

Based on an early 17th-century embroidered bed cover, this design reflects the decorative language of Elizabethan and early Baroque textiles. Such richly ornamented patterns were used in both garments and interiors, making this reconstruction suitable for historically informed sewing and furnishing projects.

This design is dedicated to Marie de Rohan

Marie de Rohan (1600–1679), Duchess of Chevreuse, was a prominent figure in early 17th-century court life. Her presence reflects the cultural environment in which richly decorated textiles were used in both dress and interiors.

Such patterns formed part of the visual identity of the period, making this design suitable for a wide range of historically inspired garments and furnishing applications.