I know through my scanty research that Ms. Lachman designed several fabrics. But does anyone know anything more concrete about her? Obviously a textile designer but as her name carries enough importance to be included on the selvage edge of fabric, her name must have been somewhat known.
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This is "Kamakura Fret" designed by Janice Lachman and by the Bassett McNab company. I have also seen her name in reference to a handbag on Ruby Lane that was made from fabric that she designed for another company named Sterling.
I am fairly certain that this fabric is from the early to mid 80s, just like the 1986 example in that other listing. This is a heavy fabric perhaps a polished cotton - but will have to do a burn test. It most likely was for upholstery because in my view it is too stiff for most clothing.
<img src="http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/kitschnsink/lachman.jpg" width=360 height=339>
This is "Kamakura Fret" designed by Janice Lachman and by the Bassett McNab company. I have also seen her name in reference to a handbag on Ruby Lane that was made from fabric that she designed for another company named Sterling.
I am fairly certain that this fabric is from the early to mid 80s, just like the 1986 example in that other listing. This is a heavy fabric perhaps a polished cotton - but will have to do a burn test. It most likely was for upholstery because in my view it is too stiff for most clothing.
