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DEBO BRAID COLLECTION
William Morris
William Morris
Over many years of travelling, Susan Deliss has collected a large range of bands and braids from France, Turkey and Central Asia. Many are antique. In Europe, trims and braids had both practical and decorative purposes - to hide upholstery tacks on furniture and fabric walling by creating a decorative edge when fabric meets another surface, oen wood on a chair or painted wood in architraving or the plaster of a cornice or ceiling. In nomadic and agricultural societies, including in Central Asia and Anatolia, braids were woven on small and narrow hand looms for a variety of purposes. Long woollen bands of varying widths with tassels and beads at either end held tents together or strapped bags onto a donkey, camel or horse. Narrower silk or cotton bands embellished clothing and headgear.
Over many years of travelling, Susan Deliss has collected a large range of bands and braids from France, Turkey and Central Asia. Many are antique. In Europe, trims and braids had both practical and decorative purposes - to hide upholstery tacks on furniture and fabric walling by creating a decorative edge when fabric meets another surface, oen wood on a chair or painted wood in architraving or the plaster of a cornice or ceiling. In nomadic and agricultural societies, including in Central Asia and Anatolia, braids were woven on small and narrow hand looms for a variety of purposes. Long woollen bands of varying widths with tassels and beads at either end held tents together or strapped bags onto a donkey, camel or horse. Narrower silk or cotton bands embellished clothing and headgear.
e long-gone makers of all these bands and braids are anonymous but the beauty of their crasmanship lives on. With so much inspiration, Susan Deliss has worked for several years with really expert craspeople to create groups of new braids - some more traditional English in style and application and some more ethnic and textural. You may be familiar with Susan’s existing very popular Temera, Tarsus and Antalya braids that were inspired by the reverse of an antique hand towel from Fez in Morocco. ese new collections of braids are dierent again.
e long-gone makers of all these bands and braids are anonymous but the beauty of their crasmanship lives on. With so much inspiration, Susan Deliss has worked for several years with really expert craspeople to create groups of new braids - some more traditional English in style and application and some more ethnic and textural. You may be familiar with Susan’s existing very popular Temera, Tarsus and Antalya braids that were inspired by the reverse of an antique hand towel from Fez in Morocco. ese new collections of braids are dierent again.
is collection of Debo braids is for upholstery and walling and comes in two widths - 21mm (7/8”) and 13mm (1/2”). Working closely with a wonderful English braid weaver, Susan created twelve two tone braids and one red indigo check to complement all her fabrics. e machines used are oen antique and made partly of wood. For Susan it has been thrilling to learn some of the intricacies of braid construction and weaving and to see rst hand the skill and complexity of this high form of cra.
is collection of Debo braids is for upholstery and walling and comes in two widths - 21mm (7/8”) and 13mm (1/2”). Working closely with a wonderful English braid weaver, Susan created twelve two tone braids and one red indigo check to complement all her fabrics. e machines used are oen antique and made partly of wood. For Susan it has been thrilling to learn some of the intricacies of braid construction and weaving and to see rst hand the skill and complexity of this high form of cra.
Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire, as many of you will know, was born Deborah Mitford, one of the variously famous and infamous Mitford sisters. She became chatelaine of England’s greatest stately home, Chatsworth, when her husband became Duke of Devonshire in 1950.Susan Deliss has great admiration for Debo for many reasons. Despite Debo’s immense privilege, she suered a lot and bore her trials with great dignity. She innovated and broke with convention in many ways and transformed the estate. She wore Oscar de la Renta and reared chickens and her books and letters to her great friend Patrick Leigh Fermor are a source of much interest and amusement.Debo’s last home, Edensor, was a model of gentle country elegance and charm. Everything Susan Deliss has seen that Debo was involved in was done with a humanity and a commitment to handcra and quality and was completely of its place. Susan Deliss shares these values and celebrates them in her new Debo braid collection.
Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire, as many of you will know, was born Deborah Mitford, one of the variously famous and infamous Mitford sisters. She became chatelaine of England’s greatest stately home, Chatsworth, when her husband became Duke of Devonshire in 1950.Susan Deliss has great admiration for Debo for many reasons. Despite Debo’s immense privilege, she suered a lot and bore her trials with great dignity. She innovated and broke with convention in many ways and transformed the estate. She wore Oscar de la Renta and reared chickens and her books and letters to her great friend Patrick Leigh Fermor are a source of much interest and amusement.Debo’s last home, Edensor, was a model of gentle country elegance and charm. Everything Susan Deliss has seen that Debo was involved in was done with a humanity and a commitment to handcra and quality and was completely of its place. Susan Deliss shares these values and celebrates them in her new Debo braid collection.
Debo braids are woven in England on antique looms. Every stage of their development and manufacture involves highly skilled manual work. Crasmanship that is handed down from generation to generation and Susan Deliss’s creativity are combined in braids that are unique and beautiful and timeless.
Debo braids are woven in England on antique looms. Every stage of their development and manufacture involves highly skilled manual work. Crasmanship that is handed down from generation to generation and Susan Deliss’s creativity are combined in braids that are unique and beautiful and timeless.
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