Over 500.000 tissues, prints and jacquard, samples of furniture and clothing, accessories, clothes, neckties and drawings from France and Europe, all carefully selected and cataloged by type and historical period. Particular attention shall be paid to the vast collection of precious ethnic fabrics from all around the world.

The rich and extensive collection of antique textiles volumes of various periods, starting from the early 800's, characterize the profile of Cavaliere Azzurro.

Our study presents itself as a meeting place for those who want to set a collection or simply researching a topic. Cavaliere Azzurro was born with an ambitious project: to make present the past through the continuous research of old materials, new ideas and trends.

Our store offers the opportunity to develop a thorough research suited to every request and requirement.


Clothing

Our collection of fabrics for clothing is divided into historical periods from 1830 until 1980, and includes major stylistic currents of the history of fashion, such as liberty and deco, '40s, '50s, etc. ...

 

JACQUARD FABRICS:

-         Rasi, Iridescent, Moirè, China, Piquet, Embossed, Matela, Cloque

-         Filcoupe, Giringlesi

-         Embroidery and lace, Handbags, Ajour, Sangalli, woven with paiette, gauze

-         Jersey fabrics, knitwear, Lane, Double Face

-         Calendered, Pigment, Rubber

-         jacquard velvets, devoré, flock

 

PRINTED FABRICS

-         Mulhouse tissues (dall'800 /'900)

-         romantic, floral, geometric, plain, cashmere, figurative

-         printed velvet

 

TISSUE OF CAMICERIA

-         yarn dyed, jacquard, printed

 

Ethnic    

Unique pieces, costumes and accessories of different ethnicities and cultures: from the East through the Silk Road, from the Far East to the Middle East, from Africa to South America

Forniture       

Sample volumes, and ancient drawings messincarta French dell'800 and 900


PRESS:

-         Toile De-Joui, Press Sanderson, Li Berty and Deco

-         Landscapes and figurative, Romance, pictorial

-         Prints Moulouse, Cachemire, Carpets


JACQUARD:

-         Damasks, lamp, brocade


Neckwear

Samples of neckwear and ties, printed and jacquard, theme books from France and America, from 1835 to the 70s.


Drawing

Collection of French drawings for furniture and upholstery from '800 to years '20/'30.

Wallpaper '70s and an important collection of clothing designs from years '70/'80.

Archival books

An extensive selection of archival books which collect all the different types of tissue, divided by topic and historical period. The collection includes every kind of textile clothing, neckwear, furnishings, shirts, Lanerie, lace and embroidery. It represents a path through the history of costume and fashion.

Clothes and Accessories

  It's present in our study a selection of clothes and accessories which through the particular, seeks to give an exclusive and original image to the world of fashion and fabric.