1780s Kattun Floral for Jackets

Product Description

This 18th-century floral design is recreated from a late 18th-century kattun-printed garment, dated to the 1780s. The composition features lively floral sprays in red and blue, arranged across a fine dotted ground, typical of block-printed cottons of the period.

The pattern reflects broader European textile traditions, where designs from French manufactories such as Oberkampf/Jouy were widely distributed and adapted into garments across different regions.

Well suited for

Short jackets, kofta-style garments, waist-length bodices, 18th-century outerwear, historical costume work, and textile projects where an authentic floral cotton is desired.

Design & Historical Context

The design is based on a surviving bridal jacket (kofta) from the 1780s, preserved in museum collections. The original garment was made from block-printed cotton (kattun), a valued textile used for festive dress.

Such textiles were often produced in France and exported widely across Europe, influencing both aristocratic and rural clothing traditions. The original garment construction—cut with integrated sleeves and minimal seams—reflects practical tailoring methods combined with decorative ambition.