THE BOSPHOROUS COLLECTION
The Bosphorus Collection is Alidad’s first collection of embroidered textiles with Chelsea Textiles. The designs recall the beautiful and poetic 16th century Ottoman patterns which he so admires.
Embroidery is the most authentic medium for Ottoman-inspired fabrics and Alidad has taken great care to imitate their faded beauty, from rich reds which have paled to dusty pink, forest greens to misty sage and dramatic indigo to powder blue, making it possible to mix these new fabrics with antique ones if so desired. The designs are scaled down for contemporary interiors and have been placed in wide stripes, perfect for walls, upholstery and curtains.
The collection on the Chelsea Textiles website.
Please note, these fabrics are only available to purchase directly from Chelsea Textiles.
The Saz leaf and the Cintamani are at the core of this charming design. The central motif is based on the pomegranate, with motifs spaced out for a more contemporary feel.
TYPE : Embroidered Fabric
CODE : FA101B
DIMENSIONS : Embroidery Width: 106cm, Pattern repeat: 57cm
TECHNICAL INFORMATION :
Composition 55% Linen, 45% Cotton
The Saz leaf and the Cintamani are at the core of this charming design. The central motif is based on the pomegranate, with motifs spaced out for a more contemporary feel.
TYPE : Embroidered Fabric
CODE : FA101B
DIMENSIONS : Embroidery Width: 106cm, Pattern repeat: 57cm
TECHNICAL INFORMATION :
Composition 55% Linen, 45% Cotton
As the name suggests, this stylised serrated leaf is at the core of a sumptuously drawn and embroidered design. Flower heads spring from an Ottoman garden, while the border shows the Saz leaf used in an almost geometric fashion.
TYPE : Embroidered Fabric
CODE : FA104
TECHNICAL INFORMATION : Composition 55% Linen, 45% Cotton
The enduring motif of the Cintamani, three discs positioned above wavy lines, is at the heart of this glorious medallion design, reminiscent of Ottoman tiles.
Two companion fabrics add to the versatility of its use.
TYPE : Embroidered Fabric
CODE : FA107
TECHNICAL INFORMATION : Composition 55% Linen, 45% Cotton
This dynamic design was inspired by Persian tiles of the 16th century, simplified to create a truly modern look.
Also available in the reverse, it offers a great deal of versatility in how it can be used.
TYPE : Embroidered Fabric
CODE : FA109B
TECHNICAL INFORMATION : Composition 55% Linen, 45% Cotton
A beautiful and elaborate design which mixes many of the Ottoman motifs, including a stylised tulip, Saz leaf and carnation. By using embroidery to create strong outlines rather than infilling, it achieves a contemporary twist on a traditional theme.
TYPE : Embroidered Fabric
CODE : FA110
TECHNICAL INFORMATION : Composition 55% Linen, 45% Cotton
Charmingly drawn tulips and hyacinths are here displayed within a simple trelliswork pattern punctuated by flower heads, creating an effect that is both naive and sophisticated.
TYPE : Embroidered Fabric
CODE : FA112
TECHNICAL INFORMATION : Composition 55% Linen, 45% Cotton
Wavy lines are part of the Cintamani motif, used to create a base for climbing tulips framed within flower heads shapes. The three discs of the Cintamani have a sprig-like quality, bridging the classic and the contemporary.
TYPE : Embroidered Fabric
CODE : FA106
TECHNICAL INFORMATION : Composition 55% Linen, 45% Cotton
The Saz leaf and the Cintamani are at the core of this charming design. The central motif is based on the pomegranate, with motifs spaced out for a more contemporary feel.
TYPE : Embroidered Fabric
CODE : FA101B
DIMENSIONS : Embroidery Width: 106cm, Pattern repeat: 57cm
TECHNICAL INFORMATION :
Composition 55% Linen, 45% Cotton