Colonial Painted Floor Cloths

Nov 17 2016 i discovered this craft art form when i lived in upstate n y.
Colonial painted floor cloths. I am hoping to make many more. Floorcloths in early american life directory. Custom floorcloths are available in early american quilt asian primitive indian english french country and contemporary designs. Design village floocloths offer a wide selection of hand painted floorcloths canvas rugs for sale.
I like the folk colonial designs the most but they can be made in any design that is desired. See more ideas about floor cloth painted floor cloths painted floor. Floor cloths were a traditional covering used in many homes in the early 18th century. The earliest colonial floorcloths were hand painted with geometric designs or fancy patterns on canvas material.
They served the purpose of adding style and color to a room while protecting wooden floors. Design village floocloths offer a wide selection of hand painted floorcloths canvas rugs for sale. Patterns including diamonds squares and cubes were hand painted or stenciled frequently by the lady of the house. And fell in love with them.
Originally made from recycled ships sails they were used to cover dirt or wooden floors in early american homes. Design village floorcloths has been recognized as one of america s top floorcloth makers by early american life magazine a national magazine focusing on architecture decorative arts period style and social history from colonial times through the mid 19th century.