An exploration and appreciation of the World of toile de jouy by Kirstyflo
Friday 14 February 2014
Tuesday 11 February 2014
Blue toile de jouy cushions
If you are a fan of French decor, then you can't go far wrong with these elegant toile cushions. They would look beautiful in a grand chateau or equally in a country cottage. I am making a collection of home- decor and wedding- decor for my new toile de jouy shop, which will be opening soon....
These cushions are available in my shop:
Friday 7 February 2014
Toile de Jouy hearts
Red hearts for Valentine's day next week...
Also in light blue. If you would like to decorate your house with a toile de jouy heart click here:
Tuesday 28 January 2014
Toile de jouy treasury
There are some lovely toile de jouy handmade and vintage items to be found. To explore more, click on any of the images below and you will be taken to each individual etsy shop.
Romantic toile...
'Beautiful Toile de jouy' by kirstyflos
Romantic toile...
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Friday 24 January 2014
History of toile de jouy (1)
The term toile de jouy originated in France in the late eighteenth century. In the French language the phrase literally means, 'cloth from jouy en Josas", a town near Versaille, in North Central France.
Christophe-Phillipe-Oberkamff (German born), moved to Paris, aged 20 in 1758. His Father and Grandfather were in the cloth dying business and as a youngster he watched and learned. He continued in this business and in 1759 he formed a partnership with a former Swiss employer. The two began to manufacture printed cotton with engraved wood boards. The first fabrics were successfully printed in May 1764.
Chistophe-Phillippe-Oberkamff
The factory was set up in the town of Jouy-en Josas and the company grew quickly. By 1805 the factory employed 1,322 workers. Christophe-Phillip became a French citizen in 1770 and became the first mayor of Jouy-en Josas in 1790.
The factory of Jouy 1807 by J.B. Huet (Le Musee de la Toile de Jouy).
'The cloth is bleached by the sun in the meadow - the cloth was spread pattern side down and sprinkled with water six to eight times a day for six days.'
(Sources: Wikepedia, Design Sponge.com, Le Musee de la Toile de Jouy)
Tuesday 21 January 2014
Wednesday 15 January 2014
White chic boutique
Some beautiful things made/ sold by Etsy sellers. I put them together in a treasury on Etsy. Click on the item to go to the sellers shop. Enjoy!
French shabby.....
'White chic boutique' by kirstyflos
French shabby.....
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