Matelasse is dervied from the French word "matelasser," which is defined as quilting or wadding. Quilted weaving, or matelasse, is thought to have been invented by an Englishman, Robert Elsden, who was honored by the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce in 1745 for his innovation. Because the double-woven technique of matelasse produced a sturdy material, many early examples of the original woven matelasse have survived in excellent condition and are on display in textile museums and private collections. Most of these pieces are woven from cotton or linen in shades of ecru or white. Today, matelasse quilts are popular material for interior decoration. Contemporary matelasse is machine made and it is offered in a wide selection of colors. Many Matelasse style quilts even have bright florals or colorful fabrics. The woven patterns (Ikat) range from classic geometric designs to complex floral and paisley motifs. Many manufactures offer a matelasse quilt in both cotton and cotton/polyester blends. Matelasse also has a place in the world of high fashion. Internationally famous couturiers, Cristobal Balenciaga and Hubert de Givenchy known for the superb tailoring and structure of their collections, used matelasse in their designs. Both Balenciaga and Givenchy were favorites of many well-known fashion icons, including Jacqueline Kennedy whose taste for French fashion was well known.
 

Description Price 1.   Amelia Blue Quilt Item No. CF89769B $95.20 $111.99 2.   Amelia Quilt Item No. CF89769 $111.99 3.   Apple Green Matelasse Quilt Item No. CF84991 $111.95 4.   Aqua Matelasse Quilt Item No. CF84989 $111.95 5.   Avenue Quilt Item No. CF89000 $159.95 6.   Avian Quilt Item No. CF89355 $119.99 7.   Barbados Sunset Quilt Item No. CF89798 $99.99 $137.99 8.   Berkeley Blue Quilt Item No. CF89241 $111.99 9.   Berkeley Red Quilt Item No. CF89192 $111.99 10.   Blue Shell Matelasse Quilt Item No. CF89458L $111.95 11.   Blue Shells Quilt Item No. CF89175 $111.99 12.   Blush Matelasse Quilt Item No. CF84911 $111.95 13.   Brick Matelasse Quilt Item No. CF84951 $119.95 14.   Brighton Blue Toile Quilt Item No. CF89140B $119.99 15.   Brighton Green Toile Quilt Item No. CF89140G $119.99 16.   Calypso Shells Quilt Item No. CF89777 $83.72 $128.95 17.   Carleton Quilt Item No. CF89183 $111.99 18.   Chambray Rust Quilt Item No. JCI-9115837 $174.99 19.   Chesapeake Sorbet Quilt Item No. CF89393P $119.99 20.   Chocolate Brown Matelasse Quilt Item No. CF89352 $111.95 21.   Clara's Blue Rose Quilt Item No. CF89391B $111.99 22.   Colonial Blue Matelasse Quilt Item No. CF89219B $111.95 23.   Coral Shells Quilt Item No. CF89174 $111.99 24.   Cornsilk Matelasse Quilt Item No. CF84913 $111.95 25.   Dawn Blue Green & Accessories Item No. CF89659 $119.99 26.   Dawn Yellow Coral Quilt Item No. CF89396 $119.95 27.   Denim Matelasse Quilt Item No. CF84910 $135.95 28.   Devon Lake Quilt Item No. CF89713B $119.99 29.   Judi Boisson Double Wedding Ring With Star Quilt Item No. JBIQ-9115850 $675.75 $795.00 30.   Erika Quilt Item No. JCI-9115978 $199.99 31.   Grandeur Quilt Item No. JCI-9116288 $199.99 32.   Judi Boisson Grape Cluster In Yellow Ochre Quilt Item No. JBIQ-140213806 $1,507.80 $1,794.99 33.   Green Matelasse Quilt Item No. CF89219G $111.95 34.   Green Shell Matelasse Quilt Item No. CF89458J $111.95 35.   Hampton Matelasse Black Quilt Item No. CF89669K $119.95 36.   Hampton Matelasse Forest Green Quilt Item No. CF89669G $111.95 37.   Hampton Matelasse Red Quilt Item No. CF89669R $111.95 38.   Hampton Matelasse White Quilt Item No. CF89669W $111.95 39.   Hampton Matelasse Yellow Quilt Item No. CF89669Y $111.95 40.   Harlow Quilt Item No. CF89767 $199.99 41.   Henley Quilt Item No. CF89744 $111.99 42.   Henley Spa Quilt Item No. CF89744B-6886 $111.99 43.   Houndstooth Blue Matelasse Quilt Mini Set Item No. CF89696BSET $135.95 44.   Houndstooth Flax Matelasse Quilt Mini Set Item No. CF89696TSET $135.95 45.   Houndstooth White Matelasse Quilt Mini Set Item No. CF89696WSET $135.95 46.   Ikat Quilt Item No. CF89772 $111.99 47.   Jacqueline Matelasse Quilt Item No. CF84895 $111.95 48.   Lillian Quilt Item No. JCI-9123769 $149.99 49.   Marianna Cream Quilt Item No. CF89392C $111.99 50.   Meadows Quilt Item No. JCI-9123775 $189.99 All prices in US Dollars