Abstract Retro Style Barkcloth 1950s

[C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk]

Pam who started this lovely Group likes Romantic Style Barkcloth. I like abstracts and bold colors from the 1950s. I also like boomarang shape designs. Here are some samples of retro barkcloth:

[Pam]

Great Diane thanks for adding this and the barkcloth description I was going to ask you because I read your article but you beat me to it. Perfect member!! Do you have any pics to add to Pilloow Talk or Bag lady?
Pam

[C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk]

Ok, I will add some pics later... I wrote an announcement about you on the main page... I didn't see Bag lady yet...Im going to look now...Dianne

[Pam]

Morning Diane, Glad you joined hope you will share your pictures with us too...and if they are for sale use tags and links!!
You can email me at [e-mail] I think I put that in my me page wih my website vintagepastelle.com I will go check. The weird new thing with this site is i dont have to sign on anymore it just says I am always on...Dianne Z if you read this whats up with that?.

[C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk]

Pam....in the right hand corner of your main page you will see as sign out button....you have a choice to sign in or out...if you do not sign out...you always "in"...but you will have to have your password handy if you "sign out"

Dianne Z

[C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk]

Diane (with one "n")...I would love to see those...can you post the photos here? I love g geometrics...Dianne

[SharonS]

I like the boomerang shapes, too! Here are a couple fabrics from my website, http://www.rickrack.com:

And here's an abstract print from my eBay store, Rickrack Vintage:

Diane (with one n): I find that your best bet on eBay right now is to use the fixed price option, with "best offer" if you like; that way you don't risk giving your fabric away!

[C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk]

Ooh La La......thanks for sharing, Dianne

[SharonS]

Here's another one that's currently on the Vintage Drapery & Upholstery Fabrics section of my website. I love the bright colors and strong contrasts...:

[lisa genesta]

I love these abstract designs..but why is the Barkcloth era referred to as 1930-40's? I know that there was lots of barkcloth from the 50's...so therefore, should I extend the dates from the 30's thru the 50's? I never thought much about it until right now...thanks for bringing it to my attention. I only have one retro barkcloth in my entire collection..I fear I am a fan of the floral and tropical..although I rarely have even tropical in my collection..oh damn..okay, I admit it..I like the roses that you find in the 40's era cotton fabric...L (I am too girlie)

[Luv2LuvAntiques]

Here is an abstract / geometric / atomic age / Eames Era barkcloth, that I just sold at my etsy shop! The great thing is that the lady who bought it is making valances for set decoration of a high school production of "Grease"! I think that is the 'neatest' thing! :O)
www.blackrain4.etsy.com

[SharonS]

Love it, Diane!