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Rare Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier French Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow Blue

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Title: Rare Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier French Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow Blue This gem is a one-of-a-kind custom made luxury cushion (pillow) from an exquisite vintage Jean Paul Gaultier fashion scarf in a striking geometrical pattern. The daring haute couture fashion designer, known as the ‘enfant terrible’ of French fashion, is most famed for his sculpted perfume bottle of the 90s, his signature sailor stripes and Madonna’s cone bra basque costume. In retro shades of rich red with hues of burgundy and maroon paired with a muted purple mauve and a brighter turquoise blue. On a soft cotton with a which feels divine to the touch. There’s a slight unevenness to the dye on some sections, that we do not consider damage, but signs of it’s age and history which add character to the overall piece. We cherish the old and find beauty in markings illustrating it’s former life. It is a very special find. Backed in new 100% pure Irish linen, the aristocrat of textiles and certified by the Irish Linen Guild, lined in a layer of natural bamboo wadding, filled with new plush duck feather insert and a concealed zip. The traditional oatmeal color linen is a combination of the unbleached raw colour of the natural flax plant on the weft intertwined with pristine white on the warp, resulting in a beautiful mottled melange effect. Would be a superb statement piece to one’s interior. Also see our other items listed here on 1stdibs which include a wide array and colourful rainbow of complimentary pieces. A contemporary cushion (pillow) constructed with antique elements by using fragments of precious fabric. Handcrafted in Ireland By designer-maker Katie Larmour Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. First selling here on 1stdibs in 2016, our creations are of the absolute top most quality and finesse. Thank-you for looking. This cushion is a one-of-a-kind and part of a sustainability project. It has been created from a repurposed, up-cycled, recycled fabric, used with the intentions on promoting a more eco-friendly environment. We both celebrate and cherish the past and take care with rare and precious vintage and antique materials. (this cushion frame can also be reversed back into a scarf and presented in a frame on request) Tags: Mid Century Modern, MCM, Art Deco style, triangles. *Please note that due to flash photography the blue appears slightly lighter in the photographs than in real life.*
  • Attributed to:
    Jean Paul Gaultier (Fashion House)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Belfast, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4959124140922
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