Red And Blue Block Printed Pelmet French 18Th Century

Very striking late 18th century French cotton pelmet block printed with stylised bleu de pastel leaves framed by patterned curving lines and set against a dark vermillion ground.Originally for a four poster bed with a tightly gathered top that has small hand beaten rings sewn on and several inset pleats at intervals.

In good condition with a few small holes and a slight darkening of colour on the red in places.

Gathered top:260cm wide