{"title":"Mantua – Early Georgian Gown (c. 1700–1750)","description":"\u003csection class=\"hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tagline\"\u003eA grand early 18th-century gown style known for its flowing train, open front and dramatic display of luxurious fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"article-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emantua\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the defining gown styles of \u003cstrong\u003eearly to mid-18th-century fashion\u003c\/strong\u003e. Originating in England, the garment combined a \u003cstrong\u003efitted bodice, flowing train and an open front\u003c\/strong\u003e that revealed a decorative petticoat beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the style developed, wide petticoats and richly patterned textiles emphasised its dramatic silhouette. By the \u003cstrong\u003e1740s–1750s\u003c\/strong\u003e, printed cotton fabrics had become more widely available, and \u003cstrong\u003eblock-printed florals, trailing vines and geometric designs\u003c\/strong\u003e added colour and visual richness to the mantua.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the later \u003cstrong\u003erobe à l’anglaise\u003c\/strong\u003e, which used more tailored bodice pieces and structured back pleats, the mantua retained a more \u003cstrong\u003edraped construction\u003c\/strong\u003e. Large areas of fabric were displayed to showcase the beauty, colour and pattern of the textile itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mantua represents an important transition in fashion history, bridging the looser gowns of the late 17th century and the increasingly structured silhouettes of the mid-18th century. It remains one of the most significant garments of the Georgian period and an ideal reference for historical costume projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorah Waugh – \u003cem\u003eThe Cut of Women’s Clothes\u003c\/em\u003e, Mantua design (1740–1750s).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"18th century mantua gown pattern reference\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/Mantua.jpg?v=1763042849\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePattern reference from Norah Waugh\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEarly Georgian Fabrics\u003c\/h1\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1742-mary-hayley","title":"1742 Mary Hayley","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1742 Garthwaite Floral Cotton\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is inspired by early 18th-century patterns by Anna Maria Garthwaite, one of the most prolific designers in the English silk industry. Adapted for cotton, it retains the elegance of silk design while offering a lighter and more versatile textile for garment construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern features slender, meandering branches with small-scale blossoms arranged in a flowing repeat. The composition creates a soft rhythm across the fabric, making it especially suitable for garments where movement and proportion are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMantua, Banyan, Robe à l’Anglaise, Jackets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated around 1742, the original design was part of the Spitalfields silk industry in London, where Garthwaite produced numerous commissioned patterns for master weavers. Her work is characterised by a strong observation of natural forms, translated into refined textile compositions for elite dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Image left --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"float: left; width: 45%; margin-right: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1742MaryHayley_480x480.jpg?v=1691749287\" alt=\"Mary Hayley (18th century merchant)\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Text right --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMary Hayley\u003c\/strong\u003e was an English businesswoman whose company supplied tea to Boston prior to the Boston Tea Party in 1773.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eShe was among the few British merchants to navigate the American Revolutionary period without financial loss, reflecting the commercial networks that also supported the textile trade of the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Poplin","offer_id":48087411654994,"sku":"48920110","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/products\/1742MaryHayley4_df2b61e7-32a8-48fd-9c85-5a5d5a004826.jpg?v=1699628269"},{"product_id":"1742-dorothy-boyle-1","title":"1742 Dorothy Boyle","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1740 Garthwaite Floral Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is inspired by early 18th-century patterns by Anna Maria Garthwaite, one of the leading designers in the English silk industry. Adapted for cotton, it translates the elegance of woven silk into a lighter and more versatile textile suitable for a wide range of garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features flowing floral branches arranged in a balanced, continuous movement. The spacing and rhythm allow for clean cutting and construction, making the design particularly suitable for garments where pattern placement is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMantua, Banyan, Robe à l’Anglaise, Jackets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarthwaite’s original designs were created as watercolour drawings on paper and used as guides for silk weaving in Spitalfields, London. These floral compositions defined the refined aesthetic of mid-18th-century dress textiles and were widely used in elite fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Bild vänster --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"float: left; width: 45%; margin-right: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_10_mars_2026_11_15_07_8fe757f1-814c-4c9e-bae8-a9a77b87ffb4.png?v=1776341755\" alt=\"Lady Dorothy Boyle\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Text höger --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLady Dorothy Boyle\u003c\/strong\u003e, Countess of Burlington and Cork, was a British noblewoman, court official, caricaturist and portrait painter. She served as one of Queen Caroline’s Ladies of the Bedchamber and had a strong interest in the arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eHer artistic work and connection to court culture reflect the refined environment in which floral textile designs like these were created and worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":48087407034706,"sku":"48100104","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Poplin","offer_id":52893680828754,"sku":"48930104","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/products\/1742DorothyBoyle6.jpg?v=1706094465"},{"product_id":"1760-madame-louise-marie-swan-sea","title":"1760 Madame Louise-Marie - Swan Sea","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1760 Chiné Taffeta Floral\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reconstructed design is based on an 18th-century textile suitable for historically accurate dressmaking. The open floral repeat supports both structured garments and flowing silhouettes, allowing flexible cutting while maintaining visual continuity across pattern pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design reflects a striped chiné taffeta with a large-scale floral arrangement, created using an ikat technique. The soft, slightly blurred transitions in the motifs give the fabric a distinctive character typical of mid-18th century textile production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMantua, Robe à la Française, Jackets, and Aprons. The design also works well for petticoats and other garments where a structured yet decorative repeat supports accurate reconstruction and practical fabric layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is based on a textile fragment from a robe à la française, dated to around 1760 during the Louis XV period in France. Chiné taffetas with ikat-dyed warps were highly valued for their soft pattern transitions and were widely used in fashionable dress textiles of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:100%; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:48%; float:left;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/5a\/Madame_Louise_de_France_%281748%29_by_Jean-Marc_Nattier.jpg\/250px-Madame_Louise_de_France_%281748%29_by_Jean-Marc_Nattier.jpg\" alt=\"Louise-Marie of France\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display:block; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:48%; float:right;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouise-Marie of France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLouise-Marie of France was the youngest daughter of Louis XV and Maria Leszczyńska. She later became a Discalced Carmelite nun under the name Thérèse of Saint Augustine and served as prioress at Saint-Denis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear:both;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Silk Dupion - 11 meters","offer_id":46708394950994,"sku":"48200265","price":479.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1760MadameLouise-Marie3_e0b1b87b-e377-4ad7-9c9b-cfef52d073fb.jpg?v=1772992108"},{"product_id":"1760-madame-adelaide-frozen","title":"1760 Madame Adélaïde - Frozen","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1760 Chiné Taffeta Floral\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reconstructed design is based on an 18th-century textile suitable for historically accurate dressmaking. The open floral repeat supports both structured garments and flowing silhouettes, allowing flexible cutting while maintaining visual continuity across pattern pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design reflects a striped chiné taffeta with a large-scale floral arrangement created using an ikat technique. The softly blurred transitions within the motifs give the fabric its characteristic appearance, typical of refined mid-18th century textile production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMantua, Robe à la Française, Jackets, and Aprons. The design also adapts well to petticoats and other garments where a decorative yet structured repeat supports accurate reconstruction and practical fabric layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is based on a textile fragment from a robe à la française, dated to around 1760 during the Louis XV period in France. Chiné taffetas with ikat-dyed warps were highly valued for their soft pattern transitions and were widely used in fashionable dress textiles of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"width:48%; vertical-align:top; padding-right:20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/90\/Nattier%2C_Jean-Marc_-_Marie_Ad%C3%A9la%C3%AFde_of_France_-_Versailles_MV_8544.jpg\/500px-Nattier%2C_Jean-Marc_-_Marie_Ad%C3%A9la%C3%AFde_of_France_-_Versailles_MV_8544.jpg\" alt=\"Madame Adélaïde of France\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"width:52%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadame Adélaïde of France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMadame Adélaïde, daughter of Louis XV, was known for her intelligence, strong will, and political ambition. Unlike many royal women of her time, she actively sought influence at court through her family connections, while maintaining a commanding and often dominant presence within the royal household.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Silk Dupion - 11 meters","offer_id":46703476277586,"sku":"48200197","price":479.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1760_Madame_Adelaide_1.jpg?v=1736418837"},{"product_id":"1748-maria-christina-bruhn","title":"1748 Maria Christina Bruhn","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1748 Garthwaite Floral Cotton\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is inspired by a mid-18th-century silk pattern by Anna Maria Garthwaite, one of the leading designers of the English silk industry. Adapted for cotton, it preserves the refined floral movement of the original while offering a lighter and more versatile textile for garment construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern features delicate trailing branches with stylised blossoms arranged in a balanced, flowing composition. The spacing allows clarity in cutting and construction, making it especially suitable for garments where pattern placement and elegance are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMantua, Jackets, Banyan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original design was executed as a watercolour drawing on paper and used as a guide for woven silk production in Spitalfields, London. Garthwaite’s work is known for its naturalistic yet stylised floral compositions, developed for high-end dress textiles in the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Image left --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"float: left; width: 45%; margin-right: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1748_Maria_Christina_Bruhn_4_480x480.jpg?v=1663320501\" alt=\"Maria Christina Bruhn (1732–1808)\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Text right --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaria Christina Bruhn (1732–1808)\u003c\/strong\u003e was a Swedish inventor and the first woman in Sweden to receive a patent. Her work with fire- and waterproof materials was used by the Swedish army for storing gunpowder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eHer life reflects the innovation and intellectual development of the 18th century, a period in which textile design, craftsmanship and technical advancement were closely connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Satin - 1 meter","offer_id":46703429026130,"sku":"48100005","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/products\/1748MariaChristinaBruhn1_17fa1c1d-9637-46e5-b801-f3220740ec0c.jpg?v=1687002779"},{"product_id":"1750-anna-hammar-rosen-black","title":"1750 Anna Hammar-Rosén - Black","description":"\u003c!-- ENGLISH --\u003e\u003c!-- AI + SEO ADAPTED --\u003e\u003c!-- geography NOT A target  --\u003e\u003c!-- CUSTOMERS NEED FOR RECONTRUCYION A TARGET  --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e18th Century Floral Block Print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reconstructed floral design works well across a broad range of 18th-century dressmaking projects. The open repeat supports both larger garments and smaller fitted pieces, allowing flexible cutting while maintaining visual continuity and a strong decorative presence suitable for historical wardrobes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design features a scattered floral composition with clear spacing and balanced movement. Larger blossoms are combined with smaller elements and flowing stems, creating a rhythm that supports both structured garments and softer silhouettes without disrupting the overall visual flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobe Battante, Mantua, Jackets, Banyan, and Aprons. The design also adapts well to petticoats and informal garments, where a light but structured repeat allows practical fabric placement while maintaining a historically accurate and visually engaging appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is inspired by an 18th-century textile sample collection owned by Anders Berch (1711–1774), professor of economics in Uppsala. Such collections were used to study trade and production and now serve as valuable references for reconstructing historical printed textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Image left --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 48%; float: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/Anna_Hammar-Rosen_34.png?v=1776344707\" alt=\"Anna Hammar-Rosén\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Text right --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 48%; float: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnna Hammar-Rosén\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnna Hammar-Rosén was a Swedish newspaper editor and the first known female editor-in-chief in Sweden. She published the Gothenburg newspaper \u003cem\u003eHwad Nytt? What's New?\u003c\/em\u003e between 1773 and 1785.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/1\/15\/HwadNytt_1774-02-02.jpg\" width=\"186\" height=\"299\" style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"Hwad Nytt newspaper 1774\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":46691677995346,"sku":"48790114","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Gabardine","offer_id":46691678028114,"sku":"48940114","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":46691678060882,"sku":"48100114","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Linen","offer_id":46691742908754,"sku":"48900114","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/products\/4_7010222c-aed2-4937-9622-a6a3f3a8dbd3.jpg?v=1686751041"},{"product_id":"1750-anna-hammar-rosen","title":"1750 Anna Hammar-Rosén","description":"\u003c!-- ENGLISH --\u003e\u003c!-- AI + SEO ADAPTED --\u003e\u003c!-- geography NOT A target  --\u003e\u003c!-- CUSTOMERS NEED FOR RECONTRUCYION A TARGET  --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e18th Century Floral Block Print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reconstructed floral design works well across a broad range of 18th-century dressmaking projects. The open repeat supports both larger garments and smaller fitted pieces, allowing flexible cutting while maintaining visual continuity and a strong decorative presence suitable for historical wardrobes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design features a scattered floral composition with clear spacing and balanced movement. Larger blossoms are combined with smaller elements and flowing stems, creating a rhythm that supports both structured garments and softer silhouettes without disrupting the overall visual flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobe Battante, Mantua, Jackets, Banyan, and Aprons. The design also adapts well to petticoats and informal garments, where a light but structured repeat allows practical fabric placement while maintaining a historically accurate and visually engaging appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is inspired by an 18th-century textile sample collection owned by Anders Berch (1711–1774), professor of economics in Uppsala. Such collections were used to study trade and production and now serve as valuable references for reconstructing historical printed textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Image left --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 48%; float: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/Anna_Hammar-Rosen_34.png?v=1776344707\" alt=\"Anna Hammar-Rosén\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Text right --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 48%; float: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnna Hammar-Rosén\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnna Hammar-Rosén was a Swedish newspaper editor and the first known female editor-in-chief in Sweden. She published the Gothenburg newspaper \u003cem\u003eHwad Nytt? What's New?\u003c\/em\u003e between 1773 and 1785.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/1\/15\/HwadNytt_1774-02-02.jpg\" width=\"186\" height=\"299\" style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"Hwad Nytt newspaper 1774\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":46691758080338,"sku":"48790009","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Gabardine","offer_id":46691758113106,"sku":"48940009","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":46691758145874,"sku":"48800009","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":46691758178642,"sku":"48100009","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Linen","offer_id":46691758211410,"sku":"48900009","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/products\/1750AnnaHammar-Rosen2_afb3c9d1-d628-4fe4-9fdb-b0191eaf3c8c.png?v=1686752618"},{"product_id":"1750-anna-letitia-barbauld","title":"1750 Anna Letitia Barbauld","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInspiration to this historical fabric design I found from 1750s fabric design drawings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnna Laetitia Barbauld, was a British poet, essayist, educator and children's book author. As a \"literary lady\" who was active in several genres, Barbauld was a successful writer at a time when female writers were rare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/ChapmanBarbauld_480x480.jpg?v=1663321446\" alt=\"Anna Letitia Barbauld\" width=\"262\" height=\"345\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/ChapmanBarbauld_480x480.jpg?v=1663321446\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":46691800613202,"sku":"48790050","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":46691800645970,"sku":"48100050","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Linen","offer_id":46691800678738,"sku":"48900050","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Voile","offer_id":46691800711506,"sku":"48500050","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/products\/1750AnnaLetitiaBarbauld2_bdcb2c7b-cf3a-4cd6-b9ad-cfd50d5fa953.png?v=1686753674"},{"product_id":"1741-eva-merthen","title":"1741 Eva Merthen","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1741 Butterfly Floral Cotton\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is inspired by a mid-18th-century woodblock printed textile, originally coloured by hand. Adapted for cotton, it reflects the light, decorative character of printed fabrics used for everyday garments and interiors during the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern features trailing floral branches combined with butterflies and a distinctive bell-shaped motif. The airy composition creates movement and balance, making it particularly suitable for garments where a softer, more natural expression is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobe à l’Anglaise, Mantua, Banyan, Petticoats, Aprons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on a documented mid-18th-century English print, this design reflects the widespread use of hand-coloured cotton textiles. Such patterns were produced using woodblock printing techniques and were popular across Europe for both dress and furnishing fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Image left --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"float: left; width: 45%; margin-right: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.gr-assets.com\/images\/S\/compressed.photo.goodreads.com\/books\/1249151835l\/6665296.jpg\" alt=\"Eva Merthen historical reference\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 240px; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Text right --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEva Merthen (1723–1811)\u003c\/strong\u003e, sometimes called the “Duchess of Finland,” was a Finnish historical figure associated with 18th-century European society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eHer story reflects the wider cultural landscape of the period, where printed cotton textiles like these were part of both everyday dress and decorative life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/author\/show\/1895539.Kirsi_Vainio_Korhonen\"\u003eRead more about her life\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Satin - 1 meter","offer_id":46703354413394,"sku":"48100082","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Cretonne - 1 meter","offer_id":46703354511698,"sku":"48790082","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/products\/1747EvaMerthen2_97d59819-1689-43ff-9696-1034bc1b55d0.png?v=1706094422"},{"product_id":"1746-sophie-magdalene","title":"1746 Sophie Magdalene","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1740 Spitalfields Silk Floral\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is inspired by early 18th-century silk textiles created by Anna Maria Garthwaite in Spitalfields, London. It reflects the refined floral compositions developed for woven silk, here adapted for printed fabric while preserving the original sense of movement and scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern features meandering, slender branches with large, expressive blossoms in a flowing layout. The composition avoids rigid repetition, creating a natural rhythm well suited to garments where elegance and fluidity are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMantua, Banyan, Robe à l’Anglaise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original textile, dated around 1740, was a silk brocade with a finely ribbed ground and a complex colour palette including soft pinks, yellow, white, and darker outlining tones. Designed by Anna Maria Garthwaite, one of the most important designers in Spitalfields, it reflects the peak of English silk design for elite dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Image left --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"float: left; width: 45%; margin-right: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/5\/53\/Alexander_Roslin_009.jpeg\" alt=\"Sofia Magdalena of Denmark portrait\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Text right --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSofia Magdalena of Denmark (1746–1813)\u003c\/strong\u003e was Queen of Sweden and consort of King Gustav III. As a member of the European royal court, her era reflects the refined textile culture in which Spitalfields silks were widely worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eGarments such as mantuas and anglaise dresses made from floral silks like these were central to court dress and visual identity during the mid-18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Poplin","offer_id":48087423123794,"sku":"48930073","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":48087426203986,"sku":"48100073","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/products\/1_727f18d3-e6aa-4949-bcc6-fe1a6047fcb0.png?v=1687003349"},{"product_id":"1750-nicole-reine-lepaute","title":"1750 Nicole Reine Lepaute","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMid-18th Century Chintz Stripe Cotton\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bold striped cotton design is inspired by a mid-18th-century day dress dated to c. 1740–1760. The wide stripe layout creates a strong visual rhythm, making it highly effective for garments where pattern placement and structure are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped for cotton cretonne, the design supports pleating, panel construction, and bodice shaping. The stripe direction enhances vertical flow, making it particularly suitable for full skirts and structured silhouettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, one extra meter is recommended to allow for stripe matching and alignment across pattern pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMantuas, petticoats, \u003cspan\u003eRobe à l'anglaise,\u003c\/span\u003e aprons, jackets, structured 18th-century garments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriped chintz fabrics became increasingly popular during the mid-18th century, valued for their strong graphic expression and adaptability in dressmaking. 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The alternating floral sprigs and blurred stripe formations give the design a light, structured rhythm that works especially well in historically accurate dress and furnishing textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecuted in watercolour and ink, the original reveals the artistic planning behind 18th-century textile production. The repeated vertical layout creates a balanced surface with clear movement, allowing the design to support both decorative impact and practical use in garment construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetticoats, mantua, and pet-en-l’air jackets. The vertical repeat also makes this design suitable for other 18th-century garments where proportion, elegant line, and historically grounded textile character are important to the final appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is based on a British textile drawing from the 1760s–1770s for a printed chintz fabric. Such painted studies were used to explore colour, scale, and composition before printing, reflecting the close relationship between artistic design and textile manufacture in the 18th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg height=\"303\" width=\"246\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1760_Elizabeth_Montagu.avif?v=1776358214\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Montagu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Montagu (1718–1800) was one of the leading intellectual and cultural figures of 18th-century England, widely known as the “Queen of the Bluestockings.” From an early age, she showed a strong interest in literature and maintained a lifelong engagement with intellectual life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe hosted influential Bluestocking gatherings in London, where literature, conversation, and learning were valued above rank. 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Adapted for cotton, it reflects the lively and decorative character of hand-coloured block-printed textiles used for garments and interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features flowing branches with detailed blossoms, berries and foliage arranged in a balanced, airy repeat. The slightly more vivid colour palette enhances the clarity of the pattern, making it especially effective in garments where movement and visual rhythm are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobe Battante, Mantua, Jackets, Banyan, Aprons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original source is a mid-18th-century English textile design print, produced using woodblock printing with additional hand colouring. These designs reflect a period where naturalistic floral patterns became lighter, more expressive, and widely used in cotton textiles across Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Image left --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"float: left; width: 45%; margin-right: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1750_Catharine_Macaulay_aND_THE_Bluestockings_480x480.jpg?v=1662724691\" alt=\"Catharine Macaulay (1731–1791)\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Text right --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatharine Macaulay (1731–1791)\u003c\/strong\u003e was the first Englishwoman to become a professional historian. 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The composition features flowing floral trails balanced with a structured yet organic rhythm across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike panel-specific textiles, this pattern is designed as a continuous repeat, allowing flexibility in cutting and placement while maintaining a historically accurate visual expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobe à l’anglaise, petticoats, bodices, sleeves, and full 18th-century gowns where a continuous floral design is desired. Also suitable for coordinated garments where pattern flow across seams is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design draws inspiration from late 18th-century Indian export cottons, produced using mordant painting and resist dyeing techniques for the European market. These textiles were prized for their refined floral compositions and adaptable repeat structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch patterns were widely used for gowns like the robe à l’anglaise, where the fitted bodice and pleated skirt allowed the textile design to flow naturally across the silhouette.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/Olympe_de_Gouges.png?v=1710356824\" alt=\"\" width=\"488\" height=\"490\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReference Person\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlympe de Gouges\u003c\/strong\u003e (born Marie Gouze, 1748) was a French political activist, writer, and early feminist voice. She is best known for the \u003cem\u003eDeclaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen\u003c\/em\u003e (1791), advocating equality, social reform, and civil rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer name reflects a period of intellectual and cultural transformation, closely connected to the global textile trade that shaped European fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n@media screen and (max-width: 749px) {\n  div[style*=\"display:flex\"] {\n    display: block !important;\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":51548979724626,"sku":"48790234","price":23.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Popline","offer_id":51548979757394,"sku":"48930234","price":25.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1780OlympedeGouges-SunBurn1_cef09e26-b9a5-4dfb-baca-42d48d3a9ad9.png?v=1730121740"},{"product_id":"1780-olympe-de-gouges-sunburn","title":"1780 Olympe de Gouges - SunBurn With a Border","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1780s Floral Chintz for Robe à l’Anglaise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is based on an 18th-century block-printed textile fragment and features a floral border integrated into the composition. The light white ground gives the pattern a clear and open expression, while the SunBurn colourway adds a softened historical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is printed lengthwise, meaning the fabric width becomes the usable height of the garment layout. On Cotton Cretonne, the main design height is approximately 147 cm, with the full fabric width measuring approximately 160 cm including the white margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobe à l’Anglaise, open gowns, bodices, sleeves, and 18th-century garments where a floral border can be used as part of the garment construction. For a petticoat with the blue hem border, please choose the separate petticoat design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original inspiration comes from a late 18th-century printed textile fragment with a floral border. Such designs allowed the border to become an intentional decorative element within the garment, creating structure, rhythm, and visual direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version keeps the historical border logic while adapting the design for modern sewing projects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/Olympe_de_Gouges.png?v=1710356824\" alt=\"\" width=\"441\" height=\"443\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReference Person\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlympe de Gouges\u003c\/strong\u003e (born Marie Gouze, 1748) was a French writer, political activist, and early advocate for women’s rights. Her work reflects the intellectual and social transformation of the late 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n@media screen and (max-width: 749px) {\n  div[style*=\"display:flex\"] {\n    display: block !important;\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":51548978250066,"sku":"48790180","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Popline","offer_id":51548978282834,"sku":"48930180","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1hem.png?v=1730124328"},{"product_id":"1750-ulrika-eleonora-gripenberg","title":"1750 Ulrika Eleonora Gripenberg","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reconstructed floral fabric is inspired by fashionable mid-18th-century textiles used among the upper social classes in Sweden-Finland during the rococo period. The design features expressive blossoms in soft red, pink, blue-grey, and green tones placed across a luminous yellow ground, creating a lively yet elegant composition typical of the 1740s–1750s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowing stems and stylised flowers reflect the growing popularity of imported floral textiles, colourful printed cottons, and decorative furnishing fabrics during the late baroque and early rococo era. The composition has been carefully adapted for modern reproduction printing while preserving the spirit and visual rhythm of 18th-century textile design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for 18th-century gowns, petticoats, caracos, jackets, stomachers, historical interiors, bed hangings, cushions, decorative panels, and museum-inspired sewing projects. Also suitable for historically inspired modern interiors and creative textile applications requiring strong rococo character and vibrant colour balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 1750, fashionable noblewomen in Finland followed the broader dress culture of the Swedish realm, where luxurious textiles, floral motifs, and carefully coordinated garments reflected social status and international influence. During this period, colourful imported fabrics and decorative floral compositions became increasingly desirable among the aristocracy and wealthy burgher classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design reflects the lighter and more playful visual language of the rococo period, where movement, asymmetry, botanical inspiration, and luminous colour palettes replaced the heavier aesthetics of earlier baroque fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1750.jpg?v=1778747478\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eUlrika Eleonora Gripenberg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUlrika Eleonora Gripenberg represents the world of Finnish noblewomen during the rococo period of the mid-18th century. Born into the Finnish-Swedish noble sphere of the 1730s, her name evokes manor houses, refined interiors, imported textiles, and the elegant dress culture that shaped aristocratic life in Sweden-Finland around 1750.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this period, clothing and textiles functioned not only as practical necessities but also as visible symbols of education, refinement, wealth, and social belonging. Floral fabrics in vivid colours became increasingly fashionable among noblewomen, reflecting both international influence and the softer aesthetic ideals of the rococo era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design has therefore been named \u003cstrong\u003e1750 Ulrika Eleonora Gripenberg\u003c\/strong\u003e as a tribute to the cultivated textile culture and noble fashion traditions of 18th-century Finland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":49355271602514,"sku":"46500358","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/2_fa018a47-e2ac-431c-b3c5-9f467a2f8a78.jpg?v=1778747902"},{"product_id":"1750-anna-letitia-barbauld-1","title":"1750 Anna Letitia Barbauld  - With Stripes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI Saw a 18th century Jacket with similar BG and decided to try it on this 1750s design.  \u003cbr\u003eCotton Linen would be best, I think. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspiration to this historical fabric design I found from 1750s fabric design drawings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnna Laetitia Barbauld, was a British poet, essayist, educator and children's book author. As a \"literary lady\" who was active in several genres, Barbauld was a successful writer at a time when female writers were rare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" height=\"345\" width=\"262\" alt=\"Anna Letitia Barbauld\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/ChapmanBarbauld_480x480.jpg?v=1663321446\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/ChapmanBarbauld_480x480.jpg?v=1663321446\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":49594248855890,"sku":"48790176","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":49594248888658,"sku":"48100176","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":49594248921426,"sku":"48800176","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Voile","offer_id":49594248954194,"sku":"48500176","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/3.jpg?v=1728478393"},{"product_id":"1744-hedvig-charlotta-nordenflycht-wild-berry","title":"1744 Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht - Wild Berry","description":"\u003ch2\u003e18th-Century Swedish Floral Print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is a detailed reconstruction of an early- to mid-18th-century Swedish floral print, defined by large, boldly rendered blossoms combined with finer secondary flowers, leaves, and scrolling stems. The composition forms a rich all-over pattern with a balanced repeat, well suited to both garments and interior textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif structure alternates between dominant floral forms and lighter botanical elements, creating the depth and rhythm associated with advanced Scandinavian printed cottons of the period. The restrained red-and-cream palette gives the design a crisp graphic expression while preserving the hand-drawn character of historical block printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurtains, Mantua, Jackets, Banyan, Aprons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source material originates from a rare historical collection assembled by Anders Berch (1711–1774), professor and early pioneer of economic and industrial studies in Sweden. Preserved as a printed paper sample, the pattern offers valuable insight into Swedish textile design practice during the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Image left --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"float: left; width: 45%; margin-right: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_29_jan._2026_14_51_33.png?v=1769695044\" alt=\"Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht (1718–1763)\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Text right --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht (1718–1763)\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of Sweden’s most influential writers of the Age of Liberty. A key figure of the early Enlightenment, she advocated reason, education, and women’s intellectual rights and helped shape the modern role of the professional author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eAs a leading member of Tankebyggarorden, she helped define the intellectual life of her time, making her a fitting cultural reference for a design rooted in Sweden’s 18th-century visual world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":52586978640210,"sku":"48104005","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":52586996236626,"sku":"48794005","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":52587003248978,"sku":"48884005","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_29_jan._2026_16_22_51.png?v=1769700252"},{"product_id":"1760-madame-adelaide-cameo","title":"1760 Madame Adélaïde - Cameo","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1760 Chiné Taffeta Floral\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reconstructed design is based on an 18th-century textile suitable for historically accurate dressmaking. The open floral repeat supports both structured garments and flowing silhouettes, allowing flexible cutting while maintaining visual continuity across pattern pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design reflects a striped chiné taffeta with a large-scale floral arrangement created using an ikat technique. The softly blurred transitions within the motifs give the fabric its characteristic appearance, typical of refined mid-18th century textile production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMantua, Robe à la Française, Jackets, and Aprons. The design also adapts well to petticoats and other garments where a decorative yet structured repeat supports accurate reconstruction and practical fabric layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is based on a textile fragment from a robe à la française, dated to around 1760 during the Louis XV period in France. Chiné taffetas with ikat-dyed warps were highly valued for their soft pattern transitions and were widely used in fashionable dress textiles of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48%; vertical-align: top; padding-right: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: 6px;\" alt=\"Madame Adélaïde of France\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/90\/Nattier%2C_Jean-Marc_-_Marie_Ad%C3%A9la%C3%AFde_of_France_-_Versailles_MV_8544.jpg\/500px-Nattier%2C_Jean-Marc_-_Marie_Ad%C3%A9la%C3%AFde_of_France_-_Versailles_MV_8544.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52%; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadame Adélaïde of France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadame Adélaïde, daughter of Louis XV, was known for her intelligence, strong will, and political ambition. Unlike many royal women of her time, she actively sought influence at court through her family connections, while maintaining a commanding and often dominant presence within the royal household.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Silk Dupion - 11 meters","offer_id":52893362487634,"sku":"48201197","price":479.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1760MadameAdelaide3_62bb5a2f-01d0-4d02-a75f-3b2f983c7098.jpg?v=1772989830"},{"product_id":"1760-madame-louise-marie-fair-maiden","title":"1760 Madame Louise-Marie - Fair Maiden","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1760 Chiné Taffeta Floral\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reconstructed design is based on an 18th-century textile suitable for historically accurate dressmaking. The open floral repeat supports both structured garments and flowing silhouettes, allowing flexible cutting while maintaining visual continuity across pattern pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design reflects a striped chiné taffeta with a large-scale floral arrangement, created using an ikat technique. The soft, slightly blurred transitions in the motifs give the fabric a distinctive character typical of mid-18th century textile production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMantua, Robe à la Française, Jackets, and Aprons. The design also works well for petticoats and other garments where a structured yet decorative repeat supports accurate reconstruction and practical fabric layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is based on a textile fragment from a robe à la française, dated to around 1760 during the Louis XV period in France. Chiné taffetas with ikat-dyed warps were highly valued for their soft pattern transitions and were widely used in fashionable dress textiles of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:100%; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:48%; float:left;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/5a\/Madame_Louise_de_France_%281748%29_by_Jean-Marc_Nattier.jpg\/250px-Madame_Louise_de_France_%281748%29_by_Jean-Marc_Nattier.jpg\" alt=\"Louise-Marie of France\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display:block; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:48%; float:right;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouise-Marie of France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLouise-Marie of France was the youngest daughter of Louis XV and Maria Leszczyńska. She later became a Discalced Carmelite nun under the name Thérèse of Saint Augustine and served as prioress at Saint-Denis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear:both;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Silk Dupion - 11 meters","offer_id":52893403677010,"sku":"48200198","price":479.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1760MadameLouise-Marie2.jpg?v=1772990756"},{"product_id":"1741-eva-merthen-silk","title":"1741 Eva Merthen - SILK","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1741 Butterfly Floral Textile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mid-18th-century floral design features delicate trailing branches combined with butterflies and small ornamental motifs. Developed for historically accurate garments, it reflects the light and decorative character of printed cottons used during the 1740s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition creates an airy, flowing repeat with fine detail and movement. The combination of florals and butterflies adds visual interest without overwhelming the garment, making it especially suitable for dresses where elegance and lightness are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobe Battante, Petticoats, Mantua, Jackets, Banyan, Robe à l’Anglaise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on a documented mid-18th-century English woodblock print, this design reflects the growing popularity of light, naturalistic patterns. Hand-coloured originals combined floral elements with butterflies, creating textiles that were widely used for garments and interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- IMAGE LEFT + TEXT RIGHT (Shopify safe) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Image left --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"float: left; width: 45%; margin-right: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.gr-assets.com\/images\/S\/compressed.photo.goodreads.com\/books\/1249151835l\/6665296.jpg\" alt=\"Eva Merthen historical reference\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 240px; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Text right --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEva Merthen\u003c\/strong\u003e (1723–1811), sometimes referred to as the “Duchess of Finland,” was a Finnish historical figure associated with 18th-century European society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eHer life reflects the broader cultural environment of the period, where refined textiles and expressive dress formed an important part of identity and social life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Silk Dupion 11 meters","offer_id":52893532291410,"sku":"48270082","price":479.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/products\/1747EvaMerthen2_97d59819-1689-43ff-9696-1034bc1b55d0.png?v=1706094422"},{"product_id":"1742-dorothy-boyle-silk","title":"1742 Dorothy Boyle  - SILK","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1742 Floral Silk Design Print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mid-18th-century floral design is based on a documented 1742 pattern by Anna Maria Garthwaite. Developed for historically accurate garments, it reflects the refined aesthetic of Spitalfields silks and works well for both dressmaking and decorative use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features flowing branches with blossoms and berries arranged in a light, balanced repeat. The open structure allows the pattern to move naturally across the fabric, making it especially suitable for garments where drape and elegance are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanyans, Mantua, Robe à l’Anglaise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally painted in watercolour as a working design for silk weaving, this pattern reflects the advanced textile design practices of 18th-century Spitalfields. Such compositions were created for high-end garments and illustrate the transition toward lighter, more naturalistic Rococo design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TEXT LEFT + IMAGE RIGHT (Shopify safe) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Image right --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"float: right; width: 45%; margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_10_mars_2026_11_15_07.png?v=1773137769\" alt=\"18th century inspiration Dorothy Boyle portrait\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Text left --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width: 50%; float: left;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDorothy Boyle\u003c\/strong\u003e, Countess of Burlington and Cork, was a British noblewoman and artist active during the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eClosely connected to court life and artistic circles, she represents the cultural environment in which refined floral textiles such as this were worn and appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Silk Dupion 11 Meters","offer_id":52893662249298,"sku":"48270104","price":479.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/products\/1742DorothyBoyle6.jpg?v=1706094465"},{"product_id":"1750-catharine-macaulay-ashberry","title":"1750 Catharine Macaulay - AshBerry","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1750 English Floral Cotton Print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is inspired by mid-18th-century English textile prints, based on documented fabric design drawings from the 1750s. Adapted for cotton, it reflects the light and decorative character of block-printed textiles used for garments and interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features elegant trailing flowers and foliage arranged in a balanced, flowing repeat. The scale allows both detailed appreciation and practical use in garment construction, making it especially suitable for larger pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobe Battante, Mantua, Jackets, Banyan, Aprons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original source is a mid-18th-century English textile design print, produced using woodblock printing with additional colour applied by hand. Such designs were widely used across Europe and represent a transition toward lighter, more naturalistic floral compositions in cotton fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Image left --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"float: left; width: 45%; margin-right: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1750_Catharine_Macaulay_aND_THE_Bluestockings_480x480.jpg?v=1662724691\" alt=\"Catharine Macaulay (1731–1791)\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Text right --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatharine Macaulay (1731–1791)\u003c\/strong\u003e was the first Englishwoman to become a professional historian. Her multi-volume work on English history made her one of the most recognised intellectual figures of her time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eHer life reflects the intellectual and cultural climate of the 18th century, a period in which printed textiles like these formed part of everyday dress and domestic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Voile","offer_id":52908045074770,"sku":"48500442","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Panama","offer_id":52908045107538,"sku":"48150442","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":52908045140306,"sku":"48800442","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":52908045173074,"sku":"48790442","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":52908045205842,"sku":"48100442","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Poplin","offer_id":52908045238610,"sku":"48930442","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1750CatharineMacaulay-AshBerry2.jpg?v=1773131695"},{"product_id":"1744-hedvig-charlotta-nordenflycht-wintersun","title":"1744 Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht - Wintersun","description":"\u003ch2\u003e18th-Century Swedish Floral Print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is a detailed reconstruction of an early- to mid-18th-century Swedish floral print, defined by large, boldly rendered blossoms combined with finer secondary flowers, leaves, and scrolling stems. The composition forms a dense all-over pattern with a balanced repeat, well suited to larger fabric surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif structure alternates between dominant floral forms and lighter botanical elements, creating the depth and rhythm associated with advanced Scandinavian printed cottons of the period. The restrained palette on a light ground gives the design a crisp, graphic expression while preserving the hand-drawn quality of historical block printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRococo and early Gustavian garments, bunad aprons, petticoats, traditional dress elements, bed hangings, curtains, and historically informed interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source material originates from a rare historical collection assembled by Anders Berch (1711–1774), professor and early pioneer of economic and industrial studies in Sweden. Preserved as a printed paper sample, the pattern offers valuable insight into Swedish textile design practice during the 18th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht (1718–1763)\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of Sweden’s most influential writers of the Age of Liberty. A key figure of the early Enlightenment, she advocated reason, education, and women’s intellectual rights and helped shape the modern role of the professional author.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/Hedvig_Charlotta_Nordenflych.png?v=1780328513\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a leading member of Tankebyggarorden, she helped define the intellectual debate of her time, making her a fitting cultural reference for a design rooted in Sweden’s 18th-century visual world.\u003c!-- Text right --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":52991142232402,"sku":"48104006","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":52991142265170,"sku":"48794006","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":52991142297938,"sku":"48884006","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1744_Hedvig_Charlotta_Nordenflycht_-_Wintersun.jpg?v=1774001163"},{"product_id":"1744-hedvig-charlotta-nordenflycht-jupiter","title":"1744 Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht - Jupiter","description":"\u003ch2\u003e18th-Century Swedish Floral Print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is a detailed reconstruction of an early- to mid-18th-century Swedish floral print, defined by large, boldly rendered blossoms combined with finer secondary flowers, leaves, and scrolling stems. The composition forms a dense all-over pattern with a balanced repeat, well suited to larger fabric surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif structure alternates between dominant floral forms and lighter botanical elements, creating the depth and rhythm associated with advanced Scandinavian printed cottons of the period. The restrained palette on a light ground gives the design a crisp, graphic expression while preserving the hand-drawn quality of historical block printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRococo and early Gustavian garments, bunad aprons, petticoats, traditional dress elements, bed hangings, curtains, and historically informed interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source material originates from a rare historical collection assembled by Anders Berch (1711–1774), professor and early pioneer of economic and industrial studies in Sweden. Preserved as a printed paper sample, the pattern offers valuable insight into Swedish textile design practice during the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Image left --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"float: left; width: 45%; margin-right: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_29_jan._2026_14_51_33.png?v=1769695044\" alt=\"Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht (1718–1763)\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Text right --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht (1718–1763)\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of Sweden’s most influential writers of the Age of Liberty. A key figure of the early Enlightenment, she advocated reason, education, and women’s intellectual rights and helped shape the modern role of the professional author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eAs a leading member of Tankebyggarorden, she helped define the intellectual debate of her time, making her a fitting cultural reference for a design rooted in Sweden’s 18th-century visual world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":52991363645778,"sku":"48104007","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":52991363678546,"sku":"48794007","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":52991363711314,"sku":"48884007","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1744_Hedvig_Charlotta_Nordenflycht_-_Jupiter_2.jpg?v=1774004482"},{"product_id":"1744-hedvig-charlotta-nordenflycht-saloon-rose","title":"1744 Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht - Saloon Rose","description":"\u003ch2\u003e18th-Century Swedish Floral Print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is a detailed reconstruction of an early- to mid-18th-century Swedish floral print, defined by large, boldly rendered blossoms combined with finer secondary flowers, leaves, and scrolling stems. The composition forms a dense all-over pattern with a balanced repeat, well suited to larger fabric surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif structure alternates between dominant floral forms and lighter botanical elements, creating the depth and rhythm associated with advanced Scandinavian printed cottons of the period. The restrained palette on a light ground gives the design a crisp, graphic expression while preserving the hand-drawn quality of historical block printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRococo and early Gustavian garments, bunad aprons, petticoats, traditional dress elements, bed hangings, curtains, and historically informed interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source material originates from a rare historical collection assembled by Anders Berch (1711–1774), professor and early pioneer of economic and industrial studies in Sweden. Preserved as a printed paper sample, the pattern offers valuable insight into Swedish textile design practice during the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Image left --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"float: left; width: 45%; margin-right: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_29_jan._2026_14_51_33.png?v=1769695044\" alt=\"Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht (1718–1763)\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Text right --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht (1718–1763)\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of Sweden’s most influential writers of the Age of Liberty. A key figure of the early Enlightenment, she advocated reason, education, and women’s intellectual rights and helped shape the modern role of the professional author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eAs a leading member of Tankebyggarorden, she helped define the intellectual debate of her time, making her a fitting cultural reference for a design rooted in Sweden’s 18th-century visual world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":52992380797266,"sku":"48104008","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":52992380830034,"sku":"48794008","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":52992380862802,"sku":"48884008","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1744_Hedvig_Charlotta_Nordenflycht_-_Saloon_Rose_1.jpg?v=1774014353"},{"product_id":"1744-hedvig-charlotta-nordenflycht-weavers-tool","title":"1744 Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht - Weaver's Tool","description":"\u003ch2\u003e18th-Century Swedish Floral Print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is a detailed reconstruction of an early- to mid-18th-century Swedish floral print, defined by large, boldly rendered blossoms combined with finer secondary flowers, leaves, and scrolling stems. The composition forms a dense all-over pattern with a balanced repeat, well suited to larger fabric surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif structure alternates between dominant floral forms and lighter botanical elements, creating the depth and rhythm associated with advanced Scandinavian printed cottons of the period. The restrained palette on a light ground gives the design a crisp, graphic expression while preserving the hand-drawn quality of historical block printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRococo and early Gustavian garments, bunad aprons, petticoats, traditional dress elements, bed hangings, curtains, and historically informed interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source material originates from a rare historical collection assembled by Anders Berch (1711–1774), professor and early pioneer of economic and industrial studies in Sweden. Preserved as a printed paper sample, the pattern offers valuable insight into Swedish textile design practice during the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Image left --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"float: left; width: 45%; margin-right: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_29_jan._2026_14_51_33.png?v=1769695044\" alt=\"Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht (1718–1763)\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Text right --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht (1718–1763)\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of Sweden’s most influential writers of the Age of Liberty. A key figure of the early Enlightenment, she advocated reason, education, and women’s intellectual rights and helped shape the modern role of the professional author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eAs a leading member of Tankebyggarorden, she helped define the intellectual debate of her time, making her a fitting cultural reference for a design rooted in Sweden’s 18th-century visual world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":52993408631122,"sku":"48104009","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":52993408663890,"sku":"48794009","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":52993408696658,"sku":"48884009","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1744_Hedvig_Charlotta_Nordenflycht_-_Weaver_s_Tool_1.jpg?v=1774015858"},{"product_id":"1699-eleanor-stuart","title":"1699 Eleonore of Hesse-Rotenburg","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLate 17th Century Floral Sprig Textile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis late 17th-century inspired textile is designed for historically accurate garments such as mantua, jackets, and structured bodices. Ideal for reenactment and historical sewing, it reflects the early European use of printed cottons in dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design features small-scale floral sprigs arranged in a balanced repeat. The spacing allows clean cutting and construction, making it especially suitable for fitted garments where pattern control is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStays, Mantua, Jackets, Banyan, Aprons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on late 17th-century European printed cottons, this design reflects a transitional period where imported textiles influenced local production. The restrained floral sprig layout was widely used in garments, offering both decoration and practical usability in tailoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- IMAGE + TEXT BLOCK (FLOAT – Shopify safe) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Image left --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"float: left; width: 45%; margin-right: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/Marie_Eleonore_Amalie_von_Hessen-Rheinfels-Rotenburg.jpg?v=1776339587\" alt=\"Late 17th century fashion inspiration Maria Eleonore of Hesse-Rotenburg\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Text right --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis design is dedicated to Maria Eleonore of Hesse-Rotenburg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eMaria Eleonore (1675–1720) was a German princess and later Countess Palatine of Sulzbach. 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