Overview
A quintessential example of French Provencal textile art, this 100% cotton tablecloth features the iconic lavender sprigs of the Valensole Plateau.
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Preliminary identification
Art Du Sud Provencal Lavender Tablecloth
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Story
The lavender fields of Provence have been the heartbeat of French rural life since the Romans first distilled the plant for its antiseptic properties.
Maker / Origin
Art Du Sud is a boutique French label that specialized in preserving the 'Indiennes' printing tradition that first arrived in the port of Marseille in the 17th century.
Condition & Value
The textile appears to be in very good vintage condition with crisp colors and no immediate signs of heavy staining or 'bleeding' of the dyes. Authentic 'Made in France' Provencal linens from established labels like Art Du Sud or Souleiado maintain a steady secondary market.
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