And fell in love with them.
Colonial painted floor cloths.
Originally made from recycled ships sails they were used to cover dirt or wooden floors in early american homes.
Custom floorcloths are available in early american quilt asian primitive indian english french country and contemporary designs.
Custom floorcloths are available in early american quilt asian primitive indian english french country and contemporary designs.
The earliest colonial floorcloths were hand painted with geometric designs or fancy patterns on canvas material.
I have made a few of my own and really enjoyed working on them.
Design village floorcloths has been recognized as one of america s top floorcloth makers by early american life magazine a national magazine focusing on architecture decorative arts period style and social history from colonial times through the mid 19th century.
I am hoping to make many more.
Design village floocloths offer a wide selection of hand painted floorcloths canvas rugs for sale.
They served the purpose of adding style and color to a room while protecting wooden floors.
Nov 17 2016 i discovered this craft art form when i lived in upstate n y.
Design village floocloths offer a wide selection of hand painted floorcloths canvas rugs for sale.
I like the folk colonial designs the most but they can be made in any design that is desired.
Floorcloths in early american life directory.
Floor cloths originated in france in the 1400s and were introduced to the american colonies in the early 1700s.