{"title":"Prehistoric–1200s Fabric Designs","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDescription\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore fabric designs inspired by historical artworks and textile fragments dating from prehistoric times through the 1200s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes the prehistoric elk and human figures of the \u003cstrong\u003eVerla rock painting in Finland\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4800–3500 BC\u003c\/strong\u003e, the golden lions of a \u003cstrong\u003e10th–11th-century textile fragment\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the lively fish of a \u003cstrong\u003e13th-century block-printed cotton fragment from Mamluk Egypt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach pattern has been carefully recreated from surviving historical source material while preserving the distinctive character of ancient rock paintings, hand-painted textiles and early woodblock prints. These fabrics are suitable for historical garments, costumes, interiors and museum-inspired creative projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the following century to discover more historical textile designs and early block-printed patterns from the 1300s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/summersunstories.com\/collections\/1300s\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:12px 24px; border:1px solid #c99345; color:#c0842f; text-decoration:none;\"\u003e\n    Explore Medieval Textiles: 1300s Fabric Design →\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1250-shajar-al-durr","title":"1250 Shajar al-Durr","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMamluk Fish Fabric\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA historically inspired fabric based on an original \u003cstrong\u003e13th-century textile fragment from Mamluk Egypt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe repeating pattern features rows of lively stylised fish with dotted bodies, curved fins and wonderfully expressive faces. The original design was created using carved wooden blocks printed onto a plain-weave cotton ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo separate printing blocks were used to complete each fish, which can still be seen in small breaks across the bodies of two fish on the surviving fragment. The technique reached Egypt through trade with India, while the fish itself was a traditional Egyptian motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis distinctive medieval design is suitable for historical garments, costumes, accessories, interiors and museum-inspired creative projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustom colours and scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colours and size of the fish can be adjusted upon request. Please contact me before ordering if you would like the design adapted to your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDedicated to Shajar al-Durr\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fabric has been named \u003cstrong\u003e1250 Shajar al-Durr\u003c\/strong\u003e after the influential Egyptian ruler who played a central role in the transition from the Ayyubid dynasty to the Mamluk Sultanate. She briefly ruled Egypt in 1250 and remained an important political figure until her death in 1257.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Linen -  220 gsm - 85% cotton, 15% linen","offer_id":54287907389778,"sku":"48800274","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Panama","offer_id":54287907422546,"sku":"48150274","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Panama Natural","offer_id":54287907455314,"sku":"48160274","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Gabardine","offer_id":54287907488082,"sku":"48940274","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1250Shajaral-Durr3.jpg?v=1786972465"},{"product_id":"1000-zoe-porphyrogenita","title":"1000 Zoë Porphyrogenita","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--sticky-padding-top)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden @[53.5rem]\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedieval Lion Fabric\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA historically inspired fabric based on an original \u003cstrong\u003e10th–11th-century textile fragment\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe repeating checkerboard pattern features standing lions shown in profile. Golden lions appear against dark brown squares framed by dotted borders, alternating with simpler reddish-brown lions on a light ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original textile was produced using a combination of printing and hand-painted details on a plain-weave fabric. Small variations between the animals give the pattern its distinctive handmade character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking medieval design is suitable for historical garments, costumes, accessories, cushions, interiors and museum-inspired creative projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustom colours and scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colours and size of the lions can be adjusted upon request. Please contact me before ordering if you would like the design adapted to your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDedicated to Zoë Porphyrogenita\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fabric has been named \u003cstrong\u003e1000 Zoë Porphyrogenita\u003c\/strong\u003e after the Byzantine empress \u003cstrong\u003eZoë Porphyrogenita (c. 978–1050)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Born into the Macedonian imperial dynasty, she became one of the most prominent women of the Byzantine court and ruled as empress in Constantinople during the 11th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":54287962833234,"sku":"48800254","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Panama","offer_id":54287962866002,"sku":"48150254","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Panama Natural","offer_id":54287962898770,"sku":"48160254","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Gabardine","offer_id":54287962931538,"sku":"48940254","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1000ZoePorphyrogenita1.jpg?v=1786973038"},{"product_id":"4000-bc-verla","title":"4000 BC Verla","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--sticky-padding-top)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden @[53.5rem]\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerla Rock Painting Fabric\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA historically inspired fabric based on the prehistoric \u003cstrong\u003eVerla rock painting in Finland\u003c\/strong\u003e, estimated to date from approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4800–3500 BC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original painting was created with red ochre on a smooth granite cliff rising directly from the water at Verla. The six-metre-wide scene contains at least eight elk moving in the same direction, together with human figures and several symbolic markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the human figures appear to have horns and have therefore been interpreted as possible shamans. A zigzag figure between a human and an elk may represent a snake or a spiritual helper. The precise meaning of the images remains unknown, but they may have been connected with hunting rituals, prosperity or the elk as a mythical ancestor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ancient Nordic design is suitable for garments, accessories, interiors and creative projects inspired by prehistoric art and Finnish cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustom colours and scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design can be produced in different colours and sizes upon request. Please contact me before ordering if you would like the colour or scale adapted to your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":54288065593682,"sku":"48800275","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Panama","offer_id":54288065626450,"sku":"48150275","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Panama Natural","offer_id":54288065659218,"sku":"48160275","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Gabardine","offer_id":54288065691986,"sku":"48940275","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/4000BCVerla2.jpg?v=1786974552"}],"url":"https:\/\/summersunstories.com\/en-us\/collections\/prehistoric-to-1200s-fabric-designs.oembed","provider":"summersunstories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}