Vintage Shanghai 'Rainbow Stripe' Sheet Southern Fabric - 8-Meter Heritage Textile Roll

This exceptional Fengxian striped sheeting cloth represents a fascinating transition in Chinese textile history. Woven on traditional looms using a blend of hand-spun cotton and early industrial threads for the colorful stripes, this 8-meter roll showcases how traditional weavers adapted to new materials while maintaining their craft.

The vibrant multi-color stripes stand out against the natural cotton ground, creating a rhythm of color that runs the full length of this substantial textile. At 60cm wide and approximately 8 meters long, this versatile fabric balances traditional weaving character with practical dimensions suitable for modern projects. Weighing approximately 1.04kg (2.3 lbs), the cloth has the substantial feel of quality sheeting fabric that made these textiles so valued for daily use.

Textile Details
• Origin: Shanghai Fengxian Sheeting Fabric
• Pattern: Multi-Color Stripe
• Base: Natural Cotton Ground
• Special Feature: Mixed yarns (traditional + early industrial threads)
• Width: 60cm (23.6 inches)
• Length: ~8 meters (8.7 yards)
• Weight: ~1.04kg (2.3 lbs)
• Composition: Primarily cotton with synthetic blend accents

Historical Significance

· Represents transition era in Chinese textile production
· Traditional weaving techniques with new material adoption
· Original sheeting fabric purpose
· Preserved as complete, uncut bolt

Perfect For

· Vintage-style home textiles
· Statement fashion pieces
· Historical reproduction projects
· Mixed-media and installation art

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Note: This fabric offers a tangible connection to an important period when traditional weaving began incorporating industrial materials. The result is a unique textile that carries both handcrafted heritage and early modern innovation in its very fibers.