{"product_id":"bordering-on-french","title":"Bordering on French","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece is inspired by the opulent borders worked by French embroiderers in the eighteenth century for court attire.  Stunning borders in silk and Goldwork were embroidered both on ladies’ gowns and on men’s suits.  The extravagant embroidery was so loved that in 1749 the English government passed laws to prevent the importation of the embroidery – either on finished garments or in pieces – to protect the English embroidery industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful purple silk used for this design is French silk that I purchased in Paris in 2010. The berry silk is Italian silk that was purchased at the same time.  The piece has been designed so that it would neatly tuck into itself to become a repeating border if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbroidered in English gilt threads, French paillettes and using techniques of the period, the kit includes all materials required to work the design.  Design Size:  14cm x 15cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are only four kits left with the French Silk background – after those have been sold, I have a limited number that will be packed with a slightly darker silk dupion background fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alison Cole Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53165204799855,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/6126\/2959\/files\/Bordering-on-French.jpg?v=1782817054","url":"https:\/\/alisoncoleembroidery.com.au\/products\/bordering-on-french","provider":"Alison Cole Embroidery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}