Jacquard Matelasse Bedspreads
ByBates style Jacquard matelasse bedspreads are woven on Jacquard Looms in Lewiston, Maine.
Jacquard Looms are the type of loom that has an endless belt of cards, punched with holes that are arranged to produce a patterned weave. Invented in the 18th century by Frenchman J. M. Jacquard, this type of loom produces a very high quality matelesse and/or terry bedspread, throws, shams and coverlets.
The Jacquard looms revolutionized the weaving industry and became a very important part of companies like Bates Fabrics and Bates of Maine, known around the world for their matelasse and terry bedspreads. Jacquard looms are the primary equipment being used by Maine Heritage Weavers producing Bates types of matelasse and terry loop products. Watching the Jacquard loom work is fascinating to say the least and takes highly skilled craftsmen and women to operate.
Matelasse styles include Cape Cod, Abigail Adams and Queen Elizabeth. The employees of Maine Heritage Weavers are former employees of Bates Fabrics and are pround to carry on with the highest quality of matelasse bedspreads.
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