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Long before becoming a destination renowned for its vineyards and architectural heritage, Alsace was one of France's great textile regions. As early as the 18th century, the region developed a flourishing textile industry that expanded throughout the 19th century. Mulhouse even became one of Europe's capitals of fabric printing in the 19th century, rightly nicknamed the "French Manchester".
Kelsch is undoubtedly the most emblematic and recognisable textile pattern of Alsatian tradition. This checked fabric, traditionally woven from linen or cotton in vivid colours - red, blue, more rarely green or yellow - on a white or natural background, takes its name from the Alsatian dialect.
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Several textile manufactures, some founded in the 19th century, helped shape and spread this tradition of Alsatian household linen. These family businesses developed over generations a precise technical skill in weaving, printing and finishing textiles intended for the home.
The Alsatian tea towel, often featuring traditional Kelsch patterns but also more narrative illustrations, occupies a particular place in the region's textile heritage. Beyond its purely utilitarian function, the Alsatian tea towel often functions as an object of cultural transmission and tourist souvenir.
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The Alsatian tablecloth and place mat testify to a tradition of conviviality and hospitality deeply rooted in regional culture. The generous, festive Alsatian table finds in these decorative textiles an essential complement.
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While the Alsatian textile industry has, as everywhere in Western Europe, experienced significant decline in the face of international competition in recent decades, certain manufactures have managed to preserve and adapt their craftsmanship to meet contemporary expectations.
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