I was very lucky on my travels to come across a very old, very damaged little petasson. It was love at first sight of course and I wanted to purchase it. The stallholder, however, said that it was not for sale, she keeps it only to explain to tourists what a real boutis is. So we continued to talk for a while about all things boutis, it was a pleasant conversation. Imagine my surprise when she said that after all, she would be willing to sell it to me since I have some knowledge of the boutis and it would be in safe hands. According to the seller, this petasson is from the Nimes area. I have not dared to wash it yet, but I have traced the pattern and I am going to stitch it again myself, so that the original can be preserved but we can enjoy the pattern and work it represents. I did have to re-interpret the center somewhat, it is very damaged and there were a couple of areas where I could not see exactly what the design was. I hope I have stayed true to the spirit though.
5 comments:
Schön, dass die Dame sich umentschieden und Dir das schöne Stück verkauft hat. Es ist verständlich, dass sie sich erst davon überzeugen wollte, dass diese wundervolle Arbeit nicht an einen gewöhnlichen Souvenirjäger geht. Bei Dir ist diese Arbeit in den allerbesten Händen :-)
Beau travail de reproduction Bravo
Bon courage pour la suite
Bisous
Liebe Heather, da werde ich Deinen neuen Blog doch gleich mal verlinken.
Ein sehr schönes Stück hast Du da bekommen, und ich finde es toll, dass Du es nacharbeitest.
Liebe Grüße nach Florida,
Monika
It's a very beautiful boutis. I like it, and i want to see the newone !
I love your piece!!! I would love to make it if you are selling the pattern I would love to get it. Are you going to the symposium?
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