Black Tudor Style Worsted Wool Cloth - fabric sold by the half yard tablet-weaving Princess Elizabeth and other ladies

Princess Elizabeth and other ladies 1520-1560

• 100% linen

including who may have owned it and how it was made

including charming depictions of flowers

Black Tudor Style Worsted Wool Cloth - fabric sold by the half yard tablet-weaving Princess Elizabeth and other ladiesDuring the sixteenth century worsted was the choice of the middle and merchant classes for smart, aspirational garments. It is light, cool and fluid, making it perfect for summer gowns, kirtles, doublets and aprons. When colour is mentioned in documentary descriptions it is nearly always black. This fabric has a beautiful drape and sheen and looks wonderful trimmed with black velvet. Fabric details: 100% New Zealand wool 62in 158cm wide Twill weave 11