Handkerchiefs of The Past (Fazzoletti del Passato)

Handkerchiefs have been part of human life for thousands of years, evolving from simple cloths for practical use to intricate fashion statements and cultural symbols.

Handkerchiefs were colorful, affordable and carried by almost everyone.  They served as gifts, keepsakes, and even promotional items.

Disposable tissues replaced them by the 1980s, making the handkerchief a fashion relic. However, in the 2000s, vintage hankies saw a revival among crafters, eco-conscious consumers, and collectors.

Handkerchiefs of the past were far more than cloths—they were tools, symbols, and cultural records, telling stories of fashion, status, love, and everyday life across centuries.

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SHARING MY COMPANION BLOG: LA CASA E IL GIARDINO

 

A PERSONAL COLLECTION: Home, Garden, Food.....and Life.

LOVE GARDENING

LA CASA E IL GIARDINO

FRUIT THEMED PLACEMATS AND KITCHEN TOWELS

As we approach summer, fruit placemats and kitchen towels evoke a sense of freshness and cheerfulness in the kitchen and dining room.

These fruit placemats are an attractive and functional addition to any dining experience, providing both protection for surfaces and an aesthetic appeal.

Fruit Placemats

These kitchen towels with vibrant fruits can enhance the aesthetic appeal of the cooking space while serving essential purposes like drying dishes, cleaning countertops, or wrapping freshly baked goods. 

Pears

Cherries

Mixed Tropical Fruits

Apples

Cherries

Plums

Cucumbers and Strawberries

FOR THE LOVE OF CHICKENS

Whether one is raising chickens in the country, canning tomatoes in the suburbs or ordering takeout from a studio apartment in the city, adding a dash of farmhouse charm with kitchen towels like these will give anyone's kitchen a happy feeling. 

Making these kitchen towels with a variety of chickens were not only perfect for bringing a bit of countryside in my kitchen, I picked up on some interesting facts about different chicken varieties.

That's wonderful!

White Frizzle

Australorp

Brown Leghorn

Silver Sussex

Embellished Children T-shirts

In order of expressing my creativity further, I decided to embellish children t-shirts.  Instead of painting, as I get inspired, I use fabric.  Decorating a t-shirt is a fun job for me.

I cut the patterns and figures from a scrap of fabric and then sew them on the t-shirts.

Creativity has no limits, and with a little patience and dedication it is possible to create cutest children's masterpieces.

                 

                            

                                            

      

NEW YEAR 2024

LET'S INSPIRE A FRESH START IN 2024! 

For the new year, 

    I wish you to always keep a smile on your lips even if sometimes it's really difficult,

     I wish you to always have the strength to get up after all the falls,

      and that you never lack the confidence to know that behind every cloud there is always a ray of sunshine and after every storm a beautiful rainbow.

     Happy New Year!

 WISHING YOU ALL A VERY SAFE AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 

                                                     Placemats in bag (Set of 4)    

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