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1970s African Savannah Animal Handsewn Set of 6 Placemats

African Savannah Animal Hand-Sewn Placemats, Set of Six · 1970s
1970s hand-sewn cotton placemats with African savannah animals, set of six. Very good condition.
Details
Period 1970s
Type Placemats, set of six
Material Cotton
Decoration Hand-sewn African savannah animals
Condition Very good, slight wear
PERIOD
1970s
PROVENANCE
1970s. Hand-sewn, set of six.
DESCRIPTION
A set of six hand-sewn cotton placemats from the 1970s, each decorated with animals of the African savannah.

Hand-sewn and appliqué table linens with wildlife themes were a popular decorative craft in the 1970s, when safari imagery was in fashion.

The set is in very good vintage condition, with slight signs of wear.
AUTHENTICATION
Verified in-house by a LegitGrails-certified expert.
Construction, labelling, stitching, hardware and materials checked against house and period standards. AI-assisted, expert-decided.
CONDITION Very Good Vintage
Very good vintage condition, slight signs of wear.
Original Period PieceHand-SewnCotton1970s Original
On Safari
The Archivary - Italian Curation

Savannah animals sewn by hand on cotton, six times over. The 1970s safari mood, set on the table.

1970s African Savannah Animal Handsewn Set of 6 Placemats - STYLE-CHNGR
1970s African Savannah Animal Handsewn Set of 6 Placemats - STYLE-CHNGR
1970s African Savannah Animal Handsewn Set of 6 Placemats - STYLE-CHNGR
1970s African Savannah Animal Handsewn Set of 6 Placemats - STYLE-CHNGR
1970s African Savannah Animal Handsewn Set of 6 Placemats - STYLE-CHNGR
The Object and Its Moment
Savannah Placemats

This set of six cotton placemats dates from the 1970s. Each is hand-sewn with animals of the African savannah.

Six placemats, many animals.

The Fashion Landscape
Safari Style

Safari imagery was fashionable in the 1970s, in clothing as well as the home.

The Wider Culture
Handmade Linens

Hand-sewn table linens were a popular decorative craft of the period.

Reading the Object
Complete Set

All six placemats are present and show slight signs of wear.

Very good condition.

Why It Matters Now
Vintage Home

Complete sets of vintage table linens attract collectors of 1970s design.

MARKET DEMAND
1970s
Vintage home textiles
RARITY
Limited
Original period piece, no longer produced
ORIGIN
1970s
Hand-sewn original
HOUSE ERA
Safari style
1970s decorative craft
Demand
Vintage Home

Vintage home textiles attract interest among collectors.

Supply
Complete Sets

Sets of table linens were often split up, so complete sets are assessed with care.

Context
Handcraft

Hand-sewn decoration is a recognised craft tradition.

Shipping

All orders are shipped fully insured.

Delivery Times

London & United Kingdom: 2–4 days
Europe: 4–5 days by courier
USA: 6–7 days by courier
Rest of the World: 7–8 days by courier

Import Duties

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Price
€280
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