Welcome to my World , I have a good range of Textiles always changing. You can meet me at various West Country events , we organise Talent For Textile events six times a year and I am always in London for the Festivals on the Common at Ham and Barnes.I have a large stand in Dorchester Curiosity Centre , and a full studio at home , do not hesitate to phone for a relaxed visit and a coffee to see what I have 01305 264914 or 07976980543.I also run an Etsy shop under the name franglais and an Instagram page under Les Pannards . Anything you see in my Etsy shop will be discounted if you buy through this web site. Paypal is textile@lindaclift.co.uk
Fabulous Artisan and dyed 19th century French linen shirts , one offs with quirky repairs and darns and a completely amazing range of tones due to age of fabric.
If you like perfection these are not for you , but if you like mellow worn in with history these are great to wear £55.00
Featured Items
Antique French INDIGO Linen Biaudes £450
Campervan Chic ! retro blankets and rugs for Festival days These are never in stock for long, so request up to date pictures Starting from £15.00
Large Armoire Lavender Sacks £10.00
Pair of Deco wood and early plastic button £10.00
Large armoire lavender sacks
Dorchester Curiosity Centre for all your sewing needs
Fabulous collection of vintage and antique haberdashery and sewing aids, buttons for all your needs , particularly for work wear
IButton sample cards
Scottish brooches and cap badges from £10.00 large brooch £25.00
Persian nomadic bedding bag and Polish Kelim , anything nomadic and woven is a weakness of mine !
I Afgahnistan kelim £200m
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I Toile covered French ladies travelling trunk available at DORCHESTER CURIOSITY CENTRE £150.00
Trips to Japan introduced me to the world of Boro , zero waste , slow stiching .
Lawrence and I negotiating in Tokyo buying a Indigo furoshiki wrapping cloth
Antique hemp and linen French shirts from £40.00
This is my trusty car Freida who has carried me on many trips round France about 6 times a year to source wonderful textiles , linens , work clothes and Brocante
I love rooting round the Vide Grenieres , Depot Vent and the many contacts I have made over the years usually means a full car each visit.
I have some really good friends in France so a real mix of business and pleasure.
Brittany Ferries my favourite way to go " we are sailing " on all their ships at some time in the year
My Studio an Emporium of delights
come and visit coffee's on so phone me
I also have a large stand at Dorchester Curiosity Centre where you can find a large selection of my brocante finds from France and also England of course , Always a very big selection of English and Welsh blankets and throws to cosy up with
Studio / shop waiting for your call , do come and visit 01305264914
Treasures from Japan ! a collection of Indigo gathered on my amazing trip to Kyoto Tokyo and the countryside beyond .A selection of Furoshiki wrapping cloths below
These are part of my indigo collection sourced in Japan , This collection is for sale so please message me for details of prices , I have a good collection of Boro for sale too
Wearable art , Boro , zero waste , reclaimed fabrics hand stiched to a backing with hundreds of running stitches , giving strength and texture. Lined in Uzbek roses