Kelsch, a fabric with blue or red checkered patterns, was a central element of life in the Alsatian countryside between 1815 and 1870. During this period, a thick stack of fabrics neatly stored in chests and wardrobes was a sign of wealth. Kelsch was primarily used to make pillowcases, quilts, as well as curtains that formed the alcoves in rural homes, along with doilies and checkered tablecloths.<\/p>\n
The presence of Kelsch can be traced back to illuminated manuscripts from the 10th century, painted by Alsatian workshop artists. Kelsch is also noted in tapestries from a Strasbourg workshop for Abbess Sainte Attale of Saint Etienne and in the tapestry depicting Saint Elizabeth and her deathbed.<\/p>\n
These fabrics are also referred to as “Gothic” because they combine red and blue colors, reminiscent of the stained glass windows of medieval religious buildings that were monochrome in the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Kelsch Baskets: Fusion of Tradition and Practicality<\/strong><\/p>\n Our kelsch baskets are carefully crafted by our talented seamstress, offering a perfect blend of tradition and functionality. Each basket is made with the same iconic fabric, featuring checkered patterns on the front and solid color on the back, matching the base tones of each kelsch.<\/p>\n These versatile baskets are ideal for elegantly presenting bread or other items in your kitchen or dining area. With their reversible design, you can choose between a classic look with the traditional kelsch patterns or a more understated appearance with the solid-colored back, according to your preferences and interior d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n Made from the same kelsch blend of 55% linen and 45% organic cotton, our baskets ensure the same artisanal quality and durability as our other products. Add an authentic touch of Alsace to your table with our kelsch baskets, combining traditional charm with modern utility.<\/p>\n Feel free to adjust this text as needed to fit your specific requirements. If you have any further requests or need modifications, I’m here to assist you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":12183,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[251],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-12184","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-kelsch-linen-en","8":"first","9":"outofstock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-variable"},"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/plaisirs-alsace.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/12184","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/plaisirs-alsace.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/plaisirs-alsace.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plaisirs-alsace.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12183"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/plaisirs-alsace.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12184"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plaisirs-alsace.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=12184"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plaisirs-alsace.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=12184"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plaisirs-alsace.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=12184"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}