This is a bolt of vintage, high-quality "Pelle Ovo" (batiste/percale) cotton fabric from the historical Italian merchant Michele Carofiglio, based in Lecce. Pelle Ovo (literally translating to "eggskin"). It is a traditional, lightweight, tightly woven, and incredibly soft Italian cotton fabric. It is highly prized by weavers and artisans for delicate hand-embroidery, heirloom sewing, premium bed linens, and traditional lacework. Produced or distributed by M. Carofiglio in Lecce, a historic fabric house active in the Apulia region of Italy during the 20th century. These vintage bolts were frequently manufactured in collaboration with elite historical mills like Manifattura Rossari & Varzi.
Width: CM. 100 (100 centimeters / 1 meter wide).
Length: MT. 36 (36 meters total on the roll).
Batch Classification: Designated as Nº 1.
Unused, pristine bolts and yadage of pelle ovo like this are sought-after collector pieces within the textile and embroidery communities. They represent an era of highly durable, fine-combed Italian textile production that is difficult to replicate with mass-produced modern cotton.
Sold by the yard. 36" per unit.
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