Antique Bobbin Lace Frill Trimmed Grape Monogram Red Thread Embroidered Linen Cloth Handkerchief

A beautiful handmade handkerchief from France, featuring antique linen.
Decorated with bobbin lace made from thin red and ecru linen threads, the frills add a cool, refreshing touch.

The corner boasts an embroidered initial C in a floral script.
The tip of the C resembles a fleur-de-lis ⚜.
Intertwined are clusters of grapes and two grape leaves,
with small, plump leaves that are utterly charming.

The ecru fabric is woven with fine threads,
slightly sheer and lightweight, giving it a light and airy feel.
The delicate bobbin lace, combining squares □, triangles △, diamonds ◇, and circles ○,
is crafted from lustrous, crisp, and smooth linen threads, evoking a sense of coolness.
The scalloped rim is in red thread,
where red threads radiate outwards from the curves of the white threads,
resembling petals or seashells, making it quite charming ✧.

The color is an antique ecru with a hint of gray and khaki,
like plaster, an antique white with subtle nuances.
It's a very attractive and stylish tone, with a faint grassy hue within the stone white.

It has a smooth, fluffy softness and a luxurious, flowing quality.
It also possesses a crispness and a smooth texture,
suggesting it is linen, or perhaps a linen and cotton blend.

Please excuse any errors in the amateur measurements below.

One side with frill lace: approx. 34-33.5 cm
Fabric part: approx. 22-23 cm per side
Frill width: 5-7 cm
Monogram embroidery: 3.2 cm x 2.4 cm
Weight: 10g

There is a repair mark of approximately 3mm x 4mm in ecru linen thread near the center.

Upon close inspection, there are about five small spots of light brown and reddish-brown needle-point stains.
Two linear marks of approximately 1.5mm.
A faint, pale discoloration within an area of about 2.5 cm.
*None of these are very noticeable from a distance.

There is a small unraveling in the red thread of the rim, but due to the openwork scallop, it is almost unnoticeable and personally not bothersome.

Though a small item, it has a significant presence and is very cute.
Placing it under an antique bisque doll or teddy bear, or using it as a decorative piece,
will create a lovely and charming space.

The color combination is reminiscent of Alsace. Beyond use as a handkerchief,
pairing it with bread baskets or panniers will brighten and liven up your table.
It's also perfect for creating a display in patisseries or boulangeries.

It also looks lovely hanging from a shelf or displayed on a mirror or frame.

This is the only one I own. I would be delighted if the person who loves it can enjoy using it ∵

Search terms: Alsace-Lorraine, Southern French Provence, Irish Linen