"Feasans fabric from Jouarre Abbey" silk brocade imitation - 7-8th century

Technical description

Material: Polyester.
Pattern: Printed.
Medaillon diameter: 20cm.
Fabric width: 145cm.

Very fluid and soft fabric. Very pleasing to the skin.
Ideal for historical costume and various DIY projects.
The visual effect is very similar to that of our 100% silk brocade.
It is therefore the ideal choice for customers on a tighter budget who still want to purchase a quality fabric.

A few words about this fabric

This fabric, originating from Central Asia, is currently housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Historically, this fabric comes from the Abbey of Jouarre, in the Carolingian realm. The fabric traveled along the Silk Road, eventually reaching the Frankish territory. Numerous examples of fabrics originating from Central Asia are known throughout Western Europe during the Early Middle Ages. These imported goods were considered luxury textiles.