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Windows on Provence

Provençal Fabrics

Provençal fabrics - or indiennes - were first produced throughout France during the seventeenth century following the methods and designs of the imported fabrics from India. In 1686 the Royalty stopped the importation of the Indian fabric but, because Provence was not on royal land, production continued here and grew over the next two hundred years, with factories in Orange, Avignon, Tarascon and Aix.

These fabrics, which originally served as women's shawls, and are now mostly used for interior decoration, are brilliantly multi-coloured prints in kaleidoscopic floral and geometric patterns. Originally the dyes were obtained from natural materials and each colour in a design was applied with separate woodblock impressions.

There are a number of companies based in Provence that continue the tradition of fabric making - including Ensoleillade and Marat d'Avignon who supply our fabric products to the highest quality. But beware of imitations - there are products out there that are made elsewhere in France, and even in China!

DESPATCH WITHIN 2 DAYS

All items shown on the site are in stock, so your order should be despatched within 2 working days. UK orders are always sent by first class mail (or courier for larger items) and overseas orders by airmail or courier services to ensure your order gets to you as quickly as possible. Our shipping costs are based on weight and reflect Royal Mail first class postage rates.


UK Customers

Up to 500g  £3 500g-1.5 kg   £6.50
1.5kg-3kg     £8.50 Over 3kg      £10.50


Express delivery is available for a £5 supplement and will require a signature - so please ensure someone will be at your address to accept the parcel.

Delivery on orders over £100 is free (UK only).

 

Customers from outside the UK

Up to 500g £5 Europe £10 Worldwide
500g to 1kg £8.50 Europe £15 Worldwide
1kg to 2kg £15 Europe £28 Worldwide
Over 2 kg £25 Europe £40 Worldwide

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