Portuguese Tapestry Liturgical Fabric

Portuguese Tapestry Fabric The Portuguese name tells the background of this liturgical fabric. It is a multi-colored Indo-Portuguese design dating from the 18th century. The design is centered on a large and colorful floral motif, complete with bird accents, on a classic church fabric. Portuguese is a large scale tapestry, woven on a cream ground. The floral colors include gold, blue, green, rose, and deep red (or burgundy). Portuguese is suitable for a wide variety of uses where a tapestry pattern is needed.* Width: 48" (122 cm) Pattern Repeat: 25"  (64 cm) Fiber Content: 54% Cotton, 30% Viscose, 16% Silk Use to create: Chasubles  Pastor or priest stoles Altar hangings Pulpit Falls/Ambo Falls Chalice Veils and Burses     Banners  Historic Costumes See our complete line of Church Vestment Sewing Patterns designed to help you create your next masterpiece! Order lead time: Please allow 7 to 10 days for order lead times.  Portuguese is also suitable as a fabric for use in creating period costumes, historical garments, theatrical costumes, and home decorating projects such as pillows, cushions, and lightly used decorative upholstered pieces due to the accuracy and quality of the fabric design motif.  To order a swatch: Please select the Swatch Sample Size and the color option. Add the swatch to the cart and check out.