Scalamandre Nashville Orange Silk Damask Chinoiserie Peony Flower Basket Circa 1830 - By The Yard

Total yards available: 2.3 yards

Elegant reproduction in 100% Silk Damask!

Based on Chinese antique design, Scalamandre revived this classic silk damask to perfection. The remnant of the antique was probably discovered in Nashville, US.

Circa 1830 Chinese Export, from The Ladies’ Hermitage Association. The Hermitage,Nashville, Tn.

Unlike Chinoiserie by Europeans, Nashville, in spite of its English name, is actually from China. The large peony blossom overflowing the bamboo basket and the silk tassels hanging from the bottom of the basket, faithfully portrays flower arrangement for celebration in ancient China. The point of curiosity is the pair of wings atop the basket. Those are actually a bat! Bat (has the same pronunciation as blessing) thus bats are the symbol for good blessing.

One of the perfect examples of Good designs are forever, Nashvilles pattern has been rendered by many modern artists and in wide range of colors.

Fully reversible. Iridescent.

Designer: Scalamandre

Name: “Nashville”,

CONTENT: 100% Silk Damask

Approx Width: 55″,

Approx Rpt: V. 31, H. 28,

Layout: Side x Side, Across Full Width

Reproduction Circa: Circa 1830 Chinese Export, The Ladies’ Hermitage Association. The Hermitage,Nashville, Tn.

Application: Drapery, light to medium upholstery, garment

MSRP $300+ per yard