Textile Art: J. & J. Cash Woven Silk Wildflower Artwork, 2

Textile Art: J. & J. Cash Woven Silk Wildflower Artwork, 2

R 600.00
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Textile Art: J. & J. Cash Woven Silk Wildflower Artwork, 2
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Textile Art: J. & J. Cash Woven Silk Wildflower Artwork, 2

This beautiful matching pair of vintage woven silk pictures brings a charming layer of British textile history, rich organic texture, and delicate cottagecore character straight onto a gallery wall or bedroom layout. 

Precision-woven in Coventry, England, by the historic J. & J. Cash weavers, this matching two-piece collection features intricate botanical studies. One piece depicts a European Waterside scene with Marsh Marigolds, while its companion piece showcases North American Wayside blooms including Columbine and Jacob's Ladder, both accented by delicate insects. Professionally mounted behind glass in matching black wood frames with fine gold inner lips, these authentic mid-century textile miniatures retain their original factory backing labels and care stickers, making them an immediate, ready-to-hang feature for a curated vintage home.

Produced by J. & J. Cash Ltd., a textile mill established in Coventry, England, in 1846. Originally famous for woven ribbons and clothing labels, the company developed specialized Jacquard loom techniques in the 20th century to create fine-art "silk graphs"—miniature woven tapestries prized for their durability and shimmering colour depth. Authentic Reverse Labels: Both frames retain their original factory-applied title labels certifying the specific botanical identification: "Woven picture in pure silk - J. & J. Cash Limited, Coventry, England." They also carry the original brown "Care of Silk Pictures" warning stickers regarding sunlight exposure. Housed in uniform mid-century frames with custom oval mats that draw focus directly into the high-relief weave texture of the silk threads.

Original Intended Use: Collectible mid-century parlour decoration or regional botanical textile display. Alternate Suggested Use: A charming, texturized vertical stack flanking a dressing room mirror, unique accent features for a country cottage guest bedroom, or a lovely gift for a textile history enthusiast.

More Details
  • Vintage mid-century matching pair of J. & J. Cash woven silk pictures.
  • Includes one European Waterside study and one North American Wayside study.
  • Intricate Jacquard-loomed pure silk thread construction with shimmering colour shifts.
  • Original factory provenance labels and care stickers fully intact on the reverse.
  • Great vintage condition optimized for high-end cottage or gallery wall curation.
Did you Know?

The town of Coventry was the absolute heart of the British silk-weaving industry for centuries. To create these tiny pictures, the weavers used complex Jacquard looms that relied on a system of punched cardboard cards—like the earliest mechanical computer programs—to tell the loom exactly when to lift individual silk threads. Because pure silk naturally reflects light differently depending on the angle you view it from, the petals and insect wings on these wildflowers seem to gently shimmer and change shade when you walk past the frame on a sunlit wall!

Origin & Era

Made in England (Coventry), c. 1960s–1970s.

Dimensions

Approximate Dimensions: Length 15.5 cm, Height 19.5 cm, Width 1.5 cm.

Vintage Condition

Great vintage collector condition. Both matching frames are structurally sound with secure backing tape seals. The glass faces are clean and free from surface scratches. The woven silk panels remain vibrant, tight, and completely free from moisture staining, water spots, or fabric sagging. The reverse labels show minor, expected age-appropriate paper browning and light foxing that validates their vintage era.

Price
R 600.00
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