Colonial Painted Floor Cloths

Floor cloths originated in france in the 1400s and were introduced to the american colonies in the early 1700s.
Colonial painted floor cloths. Nov 17 2016 i discovered this craft art form when i lived in upstate n y. I am hoping to make many more. 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. Floor cloths were a traditional covering used in many homes in the early 18th century.
Design village floocloths offer a wide selection of hand painted floorcloths canvas rugs for sale. Design village floocloths offer a wide selection of hand painted floorcloths canvas rugs for sale. I have made a few of my own and really enjoyed working on them. See more ideas about floor cloth painted floor cloths painted floor.
Patterns including diamonds squares and cubes were hand painted or stenciled frequently by the lady of the house. And fell in love with them. I like the folk colonial designs the most but they can be made in any design that is desired. Originally made from recycled ships sails they were used to cover dirt or wooden floors in early american homes.
Floorcloths in early american life directory. Custom floorcloths are available in early american quilt asian primitive indian english french country and contemporary designs.