1780 Aurora Taube
1780 Aurora Taube
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1780s Kattun Floral for Jackets
Product Description
This 18th-century floral design is recreated from a late 18th-century kattun-printed garment, dated to the 1780s. The composition features lively floral sprays in red and blue, arranged across a fine dotted ground, typical of block-printed cottons of the period.
The pattern reflects broader European textile traditions, where designs from French manufactories such as Oberkampf/Jouy were widely distributed and adapted into garments across different regions.
Well suited for
Short jackets, kofta-style garments, waist-length bodices, 18th-century outerwear, historical costume work, and textile projects where an authentic floral cotton is desired.
Design & Historical Context
The design is based on a surviving bridal jacket (kofta) from the 1780s, preserved in museum collections. The original garment was made from block-printed cotton (kattun), a valued textile used for festive dress.
Such textiles were often produced in France and exported widely across Europe, influencing both aristocratic and rural clothing traditions. The original garment construction—cut with integrated sleeves and minimal seams—reflects practical tailoring methods combined with decorative ambition.
Reference Person
Aurora Taube (1742–1812) was a Swedish noblewoman active within the cultural and social circles of the late 18th century. Her name reflects the refined European world where textiles, dress, and presentation played a central role.
She represents the broader cultural context in which printed cottons such as kattun were worn for festive and formal occasions.
Reference Object
Bridal Kofta (c. 1780s)
A short jacket made from block-printed cotton, illustrating how French textile designs were integrated into garments across Europe, where such fabrics were reserved for special occasions.
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