Toile de Jouy fragment, French, circa 1790, made for the American market, part of a larger cloth commemorating George Washington. “Toile de jouy” old French meaning ‘cotton cloth to print decorative scenic designs’. Derived from Indian hand painted prints introduced to Europe by Portuguese and Dutch in 15th c. “Cherub” from Aramaic “ke-rabya” child-like; winged angelic being, whose gift is knowledge.
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Deborahsays
How fascinating, and how completely multi-cultural – early American (British), French, Dutch, Portuguese and Arabic/Semitic. Perhaps our current president could take a lesson from this cloth fragment, and stand with his fellow world leaders the next time there is a terrorist attack which treatens free speech.
it was so wonderful reconnecting with you this Fall. The work you did on my Mongolian piece makes it one of the most precious pieces of textile I own. I hope you come see it on my wall in the living room.
I wish you and yours all the best for a great 2015. Please be in touch.
How fascinating, and how completely multi-cultural – early American (British), French, Dutch, Portuguese and Arabic/Semitic. Perhaps our current president could take a lesson from this cloth fragment, and stand with his fellow world leaders the next time there is a terrorist attack which treatens free speech.
Gee, can I assume that your own commitment to opposing terrorism means that *you* went to Paris to march with your fellow world citizens?
julia,
it was so wonderful reconnecting with you this Fall. The work you did on my Mongolian piece makes it one of the most precious pieces of textile I own. I hope you come see it on my wall in the living room.
I wish you and yours all the best for a great 2015. Please be in touch.
Best, Barbara Reese
Toile de jouy = Toile de joie?
All wishes for joy & peace in 2015