17th Century Botanical Embroidery Textile

Product Description

This 17th-century inspired textile is designed for historically accurate garments such as waistcoats, jackets, and layered dress. Ideal for reenactment and historical sewing, it reflects the richly decorated surfaces typical of early modern clothing.

The design features a lively composition of botanical motifs including flowers, vines, and small creatures arranged within flowing scrolls. The detailed elements create visual depth and make the fabric especially suitable for garments where pattern enhances craftsmanship.

Well suited for

Waist Coats, Robe Battante, Jackets, Aprons

Design & Historical Context

Inspired by embroidered waistcoats and jackets from the late 16th to 17th century, this design reflects textile traditions where botanical motifs and intricate ornamentation played a central role in dress. Such patterns were widely used in both decorative garments and refined everyday clothing.

This design is dedicated to Marie-Angélique de Fontanges

Marie-Angélique de Fontanges (1661–1681) was a French court figure associated with late 17th-century fashion. Her influence reflects a period where decorative textiles and elaborate garments played a central role in visual identity.

Such richly ornamented designs were used in garments across Europe, making this textile suitable for historically informed sewing and reconstruction.