Jean de La Fontaine – Classic Blue 200% – Fabric by the meter
Collection TraditionOn Velvet or Vosges canvas woven in France
Inspiration
AesopGreek poet, 7th-century BC Jean de La Fontaine to write his animal fables. Although written in classical French, they remain timeless to this day, and each fable still teaches its own moral and invites reflection. For this creation and these drawings, reminiscent of an antique drypoint engraving, we opted for a composition of vignettes characteristic of the iconic Toile de Jouy fabric.
La Fontaine's fables have been illustrated many times, notably by Baptiste Oudry and Gustave Doré in the 18th century, or more recently by the excellent Benjamin Rabier and even Chagall …
TheHere you will find our interpretation of Crow and the Fox, The Hare and the Tortoise, The Grasshopper and the Ant, The Wolf and the Lamb, The Oak and the Reed, and The Lion and the Rat; an inexhaustible source of French wit, they will delight both young and old. Coordinate with the wallpaper of the same name.
On the technical side
Three materials available:
1/ Vosges Canvas, Woven in France:
Material resistance greater than 100,000 Martindale cycles,
260 g/m²
2/ Short pile polyester velvet:
20,000 Martindale rubs,
370 g/m²
3 / Short pile polyester velvet M1:
40,000 Martindale rubs,
430 g/m²
Suitable for any use including seating, and will ensure great durability over time.
High resistance to abrasion, for durable, high-quality furnishing textiles
Our textile products are tested using the Martindale, which assesses a fabric's abrasion resistance over time. This is particularly useful for choosing fabrics that will be frequently used: chair seats, sofa covers, certain cushions, etc. This test is expressed in the number of rotations (the Martindale machine rotates while rubbing the fabric), and as an example, the French furniture standard is 10,000 Martindale rotations for sofa upholstery.
Our guarantees
Oeko-Tex certified inks.
Made in France.
Professional-grade, highly resistant fabric.
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