About 4 years ago I began making a record of the vintage barkcloth fabric I have collected. I am adding to it constantly, so here are some more.

Cotton barkcloth fabric was very popular in the 1950’s and 60’s often produced in iconic prints by well known designers of the era such as Eames, Panton and Barbara brown. The fabric used for interiors work has a textured finish with a rough feel like the bark of a tree. Hard wearing and versatile and relatively cheap it became a great favorite with interior designers and decorators.

1950’s abstract art design

1960’s barkcloth fabric Heal’s ‘Indian Summer’ by Jyoti Bhomik

Heal’s ‘cherry orchard’ designed by Irmgard Krebs.

1950’s Miniver Barkcloth Fabric by Cepea

‘Counters’ Designed by Richard Jarvis for Heal’s

‘Verdon’ from Urge Paris Garanti Air Lumiere Lavable

See my previous 2014 blog ‘for the love of barkcloth’