19th-century Quilted Blanket With Blue And Beige Stripes From The Bordeaux Region

A beautiful vintage quilt, dating from the 19th century, from an old family home in the Bordeaux region.

Made of cotton fabric with blue and beige stripes, it features a simple and timeless design composed of blue bands of varying widths accented by thin light-colored stripes. The highly graphic design is particularly elegant and evokes the home textiles once used in bourgeois interiors and country estates.

The blanket is fully quilted, with even stitching forming small compartments that give the fabric its texture and pleasant softness. The reverse side is made of a plain, light-colored canvas.

I particularly love its lived-in look and patina: the fabric’s irregularities, small mends, and signs of age attest to its antiquity and years of use. Nevertheless, the piece as a whole retains a very beautiful decorative presence.

Original condition with signs of use, small mends, some minor wear, and subtle stains, visible in the photographs. These marks should be considered part of this blanket’s history.

Professional cleaning may be considered, taking the necessary precautions given the fabric’s age and fragility.

With its dimensions of 160 x 99 cm, this antique blanket can be used as a small decorative blanket, bedspread, throw, or textile accent, or incorporated into a creative project.

A charming vintage textile whose blue and cream stripes, supple fabric, and quilting make for a lovely addition to the interior of a family home, a country house, or a seaside home.

Source: an old family home in the Bordeaux region.

Ref. 090425