Antique Béarn Household Cloth / Set of Two /JP Monogram

Two early Béarn household cloths - pure white linen with woven stripes. Silky linen with traditional geometric woven design and indigo blue stripes. Towels have a small red embroidered JP monogram. One towel is in near perfect condition with one small home to be repaired and the second cloth has one large hole and a couple of small holes which need to be repaired. 

Approximate Size: 25" x 39"

Order contains two towels

Béarn, located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques (Nouvelle-Aquitaine region), has a strong tradition of handweaving and textile craftsmanship, often using local sheep’s wool or homegrown linen/hemp. Artisans in the region often produced homespun fabrics for household use (towels, sheets, tablecloths, etc.), especially pre-industrialization. Traditional French Béarn household cloths — such as towels, table linens, and utility fabrics — have been made in the Béarn region of southwestern France since at least the 18th century.