{"product_id":"flea-market-item-26-307","title":"Flea Market Item 26-307","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Hand-Appliquéd Net Table Mat — c.1910–1930\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and unusual antique table mat, measuring 44 x 35cm, worked on a very fine cream cotton net with appliquéd linen motifs and raised corded embroidery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design is arranged symmetrically across the square, with four delicate trailing floral sprays of leaves, curling stems and small gathered flowers. These are surrounded by a wonderfully graphic geometric border, created from narrow strips of linen appliquéd directly onto the net.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual linen leaves have been cut, shaped and stitched onto the net, while the scrolling stems are formed from narrow padded or corded lengths, giving the design a subtle raised quality. Small circular flowers have been gathered and stitched around embroidered centres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe outer edge is particularly charming, finished with a handmade interlaced or plaited linen braid, giving the otherwise delicate piece a slightly rustic quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is some wear and minor damage to the net and edging, consistent with its age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis combination of fine machine-made net with hand-applied linen decoration became popular for household textiles during the early decades of the 20th century. The stylised flowers, strong symmetry and geometric corner motifs suggest an Arts \u0026amp; Crafts influence, moving towards the simpler decorative styles of the 1920s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49226145169652,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/1621\/7332\/files\/unnamed-4_050533bf-2ba5-4307-a3c2-4578c66c2f9a.jpg?v=1787279986","url":"https:\/\/www.foragebylisamattock.com.au\/products\/flea-market-item-26-307","provider":"Forage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}