Is this barkcloth?
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Hattysattic
VFG Member
I don't think it's true barkcloth as it isn't thick enough but I know it gets used as descriptive term now.. This link on fabrics.net is a good read (scroll down!)
http://www.fabrics.net/joan1202.asp
http://www.fabrics.net/joan1202.asp
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bartondoll
Guest
I don't think this is barkcloth. There were a lot of textured
cottons produced in the 50s/60s. Grass cloth, pebble cloth,
etc Do you have a closer pic of the fabric?
Check out the Needle Arts and Textiles Board on Ebay - there are a lot of posts on barkcloth and also some helpful
links on the side menu bar.
Sue
cottons produced in the 50s/60s. Grass cloth, pebble cloth,
etc Do you have a closer pic of the fabric?
Check out the Needle Arts and Textiles Board on Ebay - there are a lot of posts on barkcloth and also some helpful
links on the side menu bar.
Sue
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BagDiva
Guest
l always think of bark cloth being that wonderful almost textured curtain fabric form the 50's...
Beehive Vintage Goods
Alumni
I have a very similiar Hawaiian dress that is labelled as 100% acrylic. It has a slight texture, but is much lighter in weight than barkcloth. I always think of barkcloth as being in cotton also.
Bonnie
Bonnie
Hi, everyone. This is cotton, fairly lightweight...but the texture is what got me. I saw some with the same texture as mine placing 'barkcloth' in the title so I just wanted to be sure I didn't misrepresent. I didn't place mine in the title because it isn't - but mentioned that it had the rough texture - in my listing.
Fishstique
Registered Guest
Definitely not barkcloth, I am a bit of a tiki freak so I know my hawaiiana!