Pigs & Fans 25 mm Jacquard Woven Ribbon- Ecru Antique Linen Sheet 1811 the back of the chart

the back of the chart has explanations for the embroidery and it is also teeming with historical and cultural information regarding the Bayeux Tapestry and the the history surrounding the Battle of Hastings

Sajou produce haberdashery items made in France to the highest standards (in some cases even produced on the original old machinery)

A beautiful Sajou cross stitch chart showing scenes of the hand painting stage of producing the colours of Toile du Jouy in Jouy-en-Josas

This thread is a lightly twisted thread with a wonderful sheen and similar characteristics to cotton

Tucked in the collection was a calling card of 'Mrs Thomas Henry Wyatt

Pigs & Fans 25 mm Jacquard Woven Ribbon- Ecru Antique Linen Sheet 1811 the back of the chartA beautiful jacquard woven ribbon with motifs of pigs and fans against an ecru background. The jacquard weave of the ribbon adds a three dimensional, almost embroidered effect to the ribbon. The ribbon measures 25 mm 1 inch deep . It is sold by the meter in a continuous piece. These ribbons are woven at a few meters per hour on the same jacquard looms in Germany since 1898. Many of the designs are traditional although there are some modern designs to