Mid-20th Century Textiles

African Mali indigo textile circa 1950. Handwoven, vegetable dyed cotton. We only select the best. This soft textile was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy th...

Early Navajo Indian geometric weaving pillow with a black leather backing.The insert is down & feather fill.

This fine hand woven Mexican weaving is in fine as found condition.Note the fine detail work and it has a mohair backing.The insert is down & feather fill.

Super rare and impressive pair of large cotton ''gordijnstof' curtains, designed in 1963 by world renowned Dutch painter and sculptor Karel Appel (1921-2006) for the textile company Hermann Hartman & Co of Amsterdam. This extremely rare, original repeat print textile is documented in the Stedelijk museum's textile collection under object nubmer KNA 1998, please see image 2. Each curtain measures 56.7" X 83.85" (144cm X 213cm). 'Gordijnstof' translates as "curtain fabric" confirming that this textile was originally designed by Appel specifically for use as curtains however being of such an impressive dimension these examples could equally be used as wall hangings ,as photographed, or mounted on both sides of a screen or mounted and framed as an art work in its own right , a practice which is becoming increasingly commonplace as high end textile designs by important artists are becoming increasingly valued , appreciated and sought after in the marketplace. Appel's paintings and sculptures can be found in the collections of some of the world's most prominent museums including the Museum of Modern art in New York and Tate Modern ,London. Each curtain is of a very impressive scale with each measuring 56.7 " (144 cm) X 83.85" (213cm). The curtains are signed on the banding KUNSTENAAR DESSIN ONTWERP Karel Appel, HARTMAN PRINT, AMSTERDAM. Another of Appel's designs for Hermann Hartman,Amsterdam can be found in the collection of the national textile museum in Holland. Please see image 9. Even a small sample of this 1963 textile in good condition would be hard to find today but to find two large scale Appel curtains intact and in beautiful unfaded condition with no staining or fraying must be next to unique today. This is a very rare find and certainly a unique opportunity. Image 10 shows Karel Appel in his atelier in New York in 1966. Provenance: These curtains come from the private collection of a retired Professor from Oxford,UK. Biography: Karel Appel was an Expressionist Dutch painter. He was a member of the famous Cobra, the European group of the late 1940s to early 1950s, which promoted spontaneous expressionism and abstract features in painting. Appel's paintings incorporate applications of vibrant, violent colors often possessing a primal, childlike quality or a schizophrenic innocence. Later in life, Appel turned to creating figurative sculptures. Examples of his work can be seen in the Museum of Modern Art, New York City, Boymans-Van Beuningen Museum, Rotterdam, and other collections. Expressionist painter Karel Appel made a name for himself in the world of painting by creating a majestic collection of highly distinguishable work for which he became internationally renowned. From the start, art curators could not ignore Appel's work, which has been exhibited at major museums around the world, including New York's Museum of Modern Art, the Manhattan-based Guggenheim Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Tate Gallery in London. Though Appel is widely recognized as one of the best-known Dutch Expressionist painters of all time, he was also a passionate printmaker, sculptor, and ceramicist. Karel Appel’s childhood and early life Christiaan Karel Appel was born on April 25, 1921, in his parents’ house at 7 Dapperstraat, Amsterdam. His father, Jan Appel, owned a barbershop. His mother, born Johanna Chevalier, was a descendant of French Huguenots. Karel Appel had three brothers. He studied art from 1940 to 1943 at the Rejksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts during the German occupation and befriended young painter Corneille and, some years later, Constant. His parents opposed his choice to become an artist, leading him to leave home. This was also necessary to hide himself from the German police so that he would not be picked up and sent to Germany to work in the weapon industry. Appel produced his first real painting on canvas, which was a still life of a fruit basket at the age of fourteen. On his fifteenth birthday, his wealthy uncle Karel Chevalier gave him a paint set and an easel and some lessons on painting. Career. In 1946, his first solo show was held in Groningen, Netherlands. He also participated in the Jonge Schilders exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum of Amsterdam nd created a buzz in the art world, as it generated a huge scandal and many objections in the press and public. About this time, Appel was influenced first by Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse, then by the French brute-art artist Jean Dubuffet. In 1947, he started sculpting with various used materials and painted them in bright colors such as white, red, yellow, blue and black. Karel Appel became the member of Nederlandse Experimentele Group in Holland along with the young Dutch painters Anton Rooskens...

a small mid-20th-century Moroccan geometric runner Details rug no. j4826 size 2' 3" x 6' 7"  

Vintage French Workwear Jackets Blue Jackets (Medium). Adolphe Lafont is credited with the creation of the first classic French workwear jacket, in the mid 19th Century. The 'Bleu ...

Mid 20 th c cute pair of small lumbar pillows in chocolate brown and beige velvet with embroidery and beaded tassels.

Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Kilim with cotton back. Zipper closure and foam insert provided. Measures: 14'' x 22''.

Gorgeous burgundy red silk pillow decorated with floral embroidery and tassels. Duck feather down inserts.

This Mexican /American Indian weaving (serape style) with an unusual mustard wool backing.Down & feather fill.

GIVENCHY - GENTLEMAN - PARIS - Men's woven pattern neck tie - polyester blend - original label attached - France - circa 1960's. Fair pre-owned condition - one stain (as photographe...

Midcentury embroidered silk fabric, white floral champagne taupe, rare vintage. Gorgeous midcentury textile. Marked 100 percent silk. Approxima...

John Piper (British,1903-1992) : Stones of bath, green screenprinted fabric, by Sandersons, London, 1962 In the late 1950's to the early 60's there was interest in painterly textiles...

This appears to be a Burmese hand-painted narrative textile (possibly a Jataka story cloth or Parabaik panel) — a traditional form of illustrated storytelling art from Myanmar, proba...

Striped pillow BON made from curated vintage Scandinavian wool blend fabric in Green, Cream and Beige colors. The fabric have mixed textures. Every pillow is unique. Size: 60x50cm ...

Striped pillow BON made from curated vintage Scandinavian wool blend fabric in Green, Cream and Beige colors. The fabric have mixed textures. Every pillow is unique. Size: 60x60cm ...

Striped pillow BONNI made from curated vintage Scandinavian wool fabric in Green, White and Brown colors. The fabric have mixed textures. Every pillow is unique. Size: 60x60cm Hand...

They do not come with inserts but bags made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back zipper closure Dry cleaning is recommended.

Each piece is one-of-a-kind, celebrating the artistry of traditional weaving while being repurposed into a festive and functional heirloom. Perfect for hanging by the fireplace, gif...

Striped pillow BON made from curated vintage Scandinavian wool blend fabric in Green, Cream and Beige colors. The fabric have mixed textures. Every pillow is unique. Size: 70x40cm ...

A whimsical pair of one of a kind Turkish rugs depicting 2 lions on a rust field Measuring 25" x 38" & 23'' x 37'' respectively.   

Amazing large Mexican Indian weaving pillow /bolster.This Moose weaving pillow has a black suede / leather backing.The insert is down feather fill.

M/1920 - Rare pair of old elegant curtain rods in lacquered and gilded wood, in width of 192 cm. ! Interior sides: 180 cm. x 24 depth x height 15 cm. NOW with a good price because I ...

A very special high quality Nishijin, traditionaly wowen Japanese belt. It can be used as a runner or as a wall decoration. The wowen silk is more than 4 meters long! the back is li...

The suzani above is a vintage and used one therefore it is not in brand new condition. It has traces of age and use but nothing to hurt the eye. General Info On Suzanis Uzbek Suza...

Striped pillow BON made from curated vintage Scandinavian wool blend fabric in Green, Cream and Beige colors. The fabric have mixed textures. Every pillow is unique. Size: 60x60cm ...

Large Pillow made from a vintage Turkish rug. Red, brown, green accents. 18'' x 28''

A wonderful evening dress, velvet purple, embroidered with beads, size 40 it says, but it is a European size 36, made and labelled by Maison Lehman, Basel, Switzerland.

It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning is reccommended.  

Antique Striped Wool Jajim / kilim Pillow, Caucasus It does not come with an insert. Hand Woven Vintage fabric in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning recommended.

B/2004 - Wonderful "Susani" with a rare size, large central medallion with open pomegranates, symbol and wish of prosperity. The Susani is the most classic and oldest gift for the ne...

hand made wool; striped weaving pillows. Tightly woven with beautiful color pallet. Backing is mad from a beautiful red silk velvet.

Add a soft and romantic accent to your home with this charming vintage floral tapestry pillow. Crafted in the town of Aubusson, France, the 19th century tapestry portion of the pillo...

Vintage mahogany mink scarf/collar - buttons and hooks with clips for fastening - Canada (likely) - circa 1940's. Excellent vintage condition - minor signs of age & use - no loss - ...

Vintage hand made Embroidered Wall Hung Patchwork Tapestry, Kutch, India. Set of Three . so very decorative . framed. Tribal mirror work bohemian Handmade by India craftsman from ...

Each piece is one-of-a-kind, celebrating the artistry of traditional weaving while being repurposed into a festive and functional heirloom. Perfect for hanging by the fireplace, gif...

Each piece is one-of-a-kind, celebrating the artistry of traditional weaving while being repurposed into a festive and functional heirloom. Perfect for hanging by the fireplace, gif...

Dark Blue Ikat Textile with Floral Motifs, 20th Century (2nd Quarter) Additional information: Dimensions: 2'4" W x 5'6" L Origin: Indonesia Period: 20th Century (2nd Quarter) Rug I...

Old stock of period silk and metallic lame ribbon from France. This type of material is no longer produced and actually has metal content which when creased retains those lines, simi...

B/1850 - I have never seen a "Susani" like this: refined and simple, all silk embroidered on cotton and all lined, settable anywhere. You can use on wall, on table, on bed: elegant...

19Thc Hand woven Mexican Serape bolster pillows in pristine condition.The backings are in beautiful burgundy velvet. The inserts are down & feather fill. Sold as a pair.

A beautiful pair of Fortuny pillows in shades of blue with silver. The cotton fabric was bought in Italy in the 1950s, and made into drapes from a couple who bought the fabric on the...

Vintage elegant Indian Sari, with a rich floral drawing: new idea for unusual curtains in bedroom, or an evening dress. Price i very low. It has been worn, but all washed; there are...

This is a hand woven wool cape called 'akin' from Morocco, from 1960s or earlier and it is unusual with its color arrangements.

A pair of one of a kind Turkish tribal rugs Measuring 27'' x 39'' & 26'' x 38''   

This amazing and geometric Navajo Indian Weaving pillow is made by the Two Grey Hills Indians in is in fine condition.The insert is down & feather fill.The backing is in a high grade...

This Susani is fully embroidered by open pomegranates, symbol of fertility, surrounded by a cheerful festive green festoon; all lined in white canvas. Sizes are: cm. 208 x 152. ref....

Woven Mexican Indian Weaving Pillow with wonderful bright stripes and a gray background that allow the colors to pop. This pillow has a wonderful linen backing to it with custom made...

Pair of wonderful Texcoco pillows with a beautiful blue motif and a white antique background to make the blues pop. Great size and a wonderful blue linen backing to go along with it.

A hand-knitted English hunting scene motif afghan. This will be a great bed cover or throw blanket! The overall throw is crocheted with a creamy almost khaki yarn. The scenes are sep...

A large decorative pillow made from a a persian mazlagan malayer antique rug 16'' x 16''

Mid Century Pendleton blanekt in amazing condition. Beautiful double sided pattern of opposite color. Blue label in tact, shown in images. The binding a beautiful brown and is mint. ...

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning reccommended.

1940s Red Cross Brown Blanket Swiss Army 79.5 w x 60 Original vintage condition Refer to images

Russian roller-printed textiles from the mid-20th century held a distinctive place in the Central Asian market, embodying a vibrant fusion of artistic expression and utilitarian func...

Charming hot air balloon linen yardage from the 1950s. Scenic hand print of crowds dressed in 18th century garb in a park, excitedly watching the launch of hot air balloons. Hand pri...

Discover the rich cultural artistry of South America with this unique Mid-20th Century Vintage Poncho. This exceptional piece is a testament to traditional textile craftsmanship, met...

Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows in large size.The inserts are down feather fill.The backing are in cotton linen fabric.Sold as a pair.

Navajo Indian weaving large bolster pillows with red linen backing. Down & feather fill. Sold as a pair .

The pillow case has been fashioned from a Western Anatolian Cotton embroidered dress skirt. It does not come with an insert but a bag made from cotton fabric to accommodate insert ...