{"product_id":"1795-sofia-ulrika-liljegren","title":"1795 Sofia Ulrika Liljegren","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Irises – French Cotton Fashion Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is inspired by a rare French fashion fabric dating to approximately 1795. The original textile featured delicate iris flowers printed on striped pékin de soie, a luxurious silk-and-cotton fashion fabric associated with late eighteenth-century French dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft blue irises, subtle violet tones and warm golden details give the design a refined floral character, suitable for elegant historical sewing projects inspired by the Directory period and the transition into early Regency fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate 1790s gowns and jackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectory and early Regency clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical reproduction projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCostume design and theatre productions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative accessories and textile arts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original fabric, known as \u003cem\u003eThe Irises\u003c\/em\u003e, was block printed around 1795 on pékin de soie, a striped silk fabric often blended with cotton to create a lighter textile suitable for fashionable women’s clothing. Surviving examples include fabric fragments and a beautifully preserved caraco jacket, offering a rare glimpse into the elegant printed textiles worn in France during the late eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"520\" width=\"359\" alt=\"1795 The Irises French silk and cotton fashion fabric inspired by Sofia Ulrika Liljegren\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1795_Sofia_Ulrika_Liljegren_4.jpg?v=1781455853\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSofia Ulrika Liljegren (1765–1795)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a Finnish-born soprano and one of the earliest professional performing artists from Finland. Active at the Royal Opera in Stockholm during the Gustavian era, she rose to prominence after replacing the celebrated Elisabeth Olin and was later awarded the prestigious title of Court Singer. Her career coincided with the elegant fashions of the 1790s, making her a fitting inspiration for this design based on a rare French iris textile from circa 1795.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Voile","offer_id":53745775149394,"sku":"48500028","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":53745775182162,"sku":"48100028","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Poplin","offer_id":53745775214930,"sku":"48930028","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":53745775247698,"sku":"48800028","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1795_Sofia_Ulrika_Liljegren_3.jpg?v=1781455616","url":"https:\/\/summersunstories.com\/en-us\/products\/1795-sofia-ulrika-liljegren","provider":"summersunstories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}