King Charles Matelasse (Ivory) Bedding
by Historic Charleston

Transform your bedroom into an elegant colonial inspired boudoir with the King Charles Matelasse bedding collection by the Historical Charleston Foundation. This wonderful collection of woven 100% cotton bedspreads and accessories is reproduced from a 19th century example featuring a tufted design throughout and four icons around the bottom edge; the sun, topiary, a pheasant and a pineapple and was originally create in England in the 1820's and common decorative themes during the era of English monarch King Charles. Available in Twin, Full, Queen and King sizes the King Charles bedspread combines a woven textile with a puffed, quilted appearance; which is stone-washed for extra softness, the design features a diamond-quilted center is surrounded by woven medallions. European shams are a handsome complement in delicate mini diamond textured pattern with flange and corded edge, while standard shams feature the four icons - the sun, a topiary, pheasant and pineapple. Decorative pillows complete your bedding set; an 18 inch square pillow features the pheasant motif, while the larger 20 inch square pillow features the diamond motif used in the Euro sham. The Historic Charleston Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and promote the historical architectural and material culture the make up Charleston's rich and irreplaceable heritage. Bedding and home fashions from the Historic Charleston Foundation recreate the timeless look and feel of Charleston's decorative arts culture blending European, Caribbean, British and Asian influences. Click here to learn more about the work of the Historic Charleston Foundation.

Collection categories: Women , Men , Victorian , Vintage , Traditional , Luxury , Hotel , Luxury Hotel , Quilt , Quilted , Applique , Embroidery , Quilted , Solid , Chenille , Solid , Red , Ivory Tan & Beige