Floor cloths were a traditional covering used in many homes in the early 18th century.
Colonial painted floor cloths.
Floorcloths in early american life directory.
And fell in love with them.
Custom floorcloths are available in early american quilt asian primitive indian english french country and contemporary designs.
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.
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.
Patterns including diamonds squares and cubes were hand painted or stenciled frequently by the lady of the house.
I have made a few of my own and really enjoyed working on them.
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.
I am hoping to make many more.
Floor cloths originated in france in the 1400s and were introduced to the american colonies in the early 1700s.
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.