Small & funky designs
A little history: Provençal fabrics are quintessentially French but originally they drew inspiration from “Les Indiennes”, Indian cotton block prints. These brightly coloured fabrics were initially imported from India in the mid 17th century. Popular with the French and British nobility soon cheaper ‘copies’ were being made in France. This created competition to the lucrative silk industry & the French court, under Louis XIV, banned the wearing of the prints until 1759, for 73 years. However these attractive & easily applied designs regained favour and today they are symbolic of Provençal culture.
What is so excellent about a small pattern
A tiny modest repeat is often overlooked by the magnificence of the large, especially nowadays. But the the small has many advantages, sometimes one could replace a textured plain. Mix and matching of wee repeat patterns is simple. More practically small patterns are very easily applied as pattern repeats are straightforward to match compared with a larger pattern. Exemplified by the Picnic in Provençe collection, the tiny pattern is often adorable.
As well this collection includes an attractive plain made up of several colours that they call ‘Bouclé’. Pictured on the stool it looks textural and the multicolours tone with other elements with ease
Introducing “A picnic in Provence”
Materialised’s latest in-house print collection is meticulously crafted by Chloe Evans and Brigitte Marlot (who is French). This collection is a heartfelt tribute to ‘Les Indiennes,’ the vibrant cotton fabrics that grace Provençal markets, capturing the irresistible charm of southern France with a contemporary twist.
Delving into archives Materialised did extensive research developing their collection. They began with hand drawn sketches and retained a painterly effect for authenticity.
Materialised takes us on a romantic picnic in Provençe, and they have created sixteen designs in a large number of compelling and easy to combine colours.
Materialised have a comprehensive website and their collections include a myriad of innovative solutions. Spend some time looking at acoustic sheers and artwork, high performance base cloths and wallcoverings, plus their case studies are rich with ideas. Materialised allow you to create bespoke solutions at a high level, they use superior printing machines including 3m widths, well certified bases and a wealth of expertise contributes to your success. Discover Materialised
Small & funky designs
A little history: Provençal fabrics are quintessentially French but originally they drew inspiration from “Les Indiennes”, Indian cotton block prints. These brightly coloured fabrics were initially imported from India in the mid 17th century. Popular with the French and British nobility soon cheaper ‘copies’ were being made in France. This created competition to the lucrative silk industry & the French court, under Louis XIV, banned the wearing of the prints until 1759, for 73 years. However these attractive & easily applied designs regained favour and today they are symbolic of Provençal culture.
Introducing “A picnic in Provence”
Materialised’s latest in-house print collection meticulously crafted by Chloe Evans and Brigitte Marlot (who is French). This collection is a heartfelt tribute to ‘Les Indiennes,’ the vibrant cotton fabrics that grace Provençal markets, capturing the irresistible charm of southern France with a contemporary twist.
What is excellent about a small pattern
A tiny modest repeat is often overlooked by the magnificence of the large, especially nowadays. But the the small has many advantages, sometimes one could replace a textured plain. Mix and matching of wee repeat patterns is simple. More practically small patterns are very easily applied as pattern repeats are straightforward to match compared with a larger pattern. Exemplified by the Picnic in Provençe collection, the tiny pattern is often adorable.
As well this collection includes an attractive plain made up of several colours that they call ‘Bouclé’. Pictured on the stool it looks textural and the multicolours tone with other elements with ease
Six colour stories
Palettes include flint (above), amber, navy, terracotta, seafoam, and olive. The colour palette reflects the French countryside but with an eye to contemporary colours. View the entire collection
Discover the collection here
Materialised have a comprehensive website and their collections include a myriad of innovative solutions. Spend some time looking at acoustic sheers and artwork, high performance base cloths and wallcoverings, plus their case studies are rich with ideas. Materialised allow you to create bespoke solutions at a high level, they use superior printing machines including 3m widths, well certified bases and a wealth of expertise contributes to your success.