Vintage calico fabric -- sunbonnets to quilting
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What is calico?
Calico is a cotton fabric printed with a small repetitive design (usually floral). It originated in India, but by the 1700s, production was beginning in Europe as well. Early European calico was normally on a cream coloured background.
Calico was a common fabric used in early America. It is typically the fabric thought of for antique quilts and pioneer women's clothing such as sunbonnets and dresses. The popularity of calico experienced a resurgence in the 1970s and early 1980s when fashion trends were earthy and back to nature.
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FashionMommy
May 30, 2012 @ 3:30 am | delete
- I remember seeing someone with a calico vest on. It was a pretty design.
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minaliyengar
May 3, 2012 @ 7:41 am | delete
- very interesting lens
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RohanParekh
Apr 30, 2012 @ 4:14 am | delete
- I have hears many brands using the fabric as a basic thing for designing quilts! It is quite smooth and elegant looking! :)
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mini100
Apr 6, 2012 @ 7:55 pm | delete
- Very interesting! It reminds of the fabrics that my grandmas used a lot for quilts and such. Personally not a favorite to me, but when used in the right way, it can be cute. For example, I've seen small stuffed animals made out of calico which are very cute!
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