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Rare Textile Accessories

Barrett Alley's Antique Fabric Bracelets Use 100-Year-Old Materials

— June 21, 2011 — Fashion
American designer Barrett Alley sources rare old textiles and repurposes them into limited edition antique fabric bracelets.

Each of Barrett Alley's antique fabric bracelets is braided from a carefully selected sample of 100-year-old cotton or linen textile and finished with a hand-sewn leather and bone button closure.

The Daijobu Bracelet is created using hand-spun, hand-woven Meiji-period Japanese cotton dyed with natural indigo. The beautiful deep blue hue fades over time creating a strikingly beautiful pattern.

The Weimar Bracelet is made from antique German (ca. 1920s) linen woven into a classic red, white and blue plaid. It's finished with a beautiful hand-stitched selection of natural vegetable tanned leather.

The Francine Bracelet is hand made from a 100-year-old repurposed American red and white striped fabric with leather and bone accent.

Each of the antique fabric bracelets is hand-made in Texas from limited supply fabric from around the world. Take advantage of free shipping on barrettalley.com and grab yours this summer before they're gone!
Trend Themes
1. Antique Textile Accessories - The repurposing of rare old textiles into limited edition accessories presents an opportunity for unique and nostalgic fashion statements.
2. Limited Edition Bracelets - The use of 100-year-old cotton and linen textiles to create limited edition bracelets taps into the consumer demand for exclusivity and craftsmanship.
3. Sustainable Fashion - The repurposing of antique fabrics into wearable accessories aligns with the growing trend of sustainable fashion, offering consumers unique and eco-friendly options.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Accessories - The fashion and accessories industry can explore the use of rare old textiles to create limited edition pieces, appealing to customers seeking unique and nostalgic fashion items.
2. Textile Recycling - The textile recycling industry can partner with designers to source rare old textiles for repurposing, creating a sustainable supply chain for antique accessories.
3. Online Retail - The online retail industry can capitalize on the demand for limited edition and sustainable fashion accessories by showcasing and selling these unique pieces to a global audience.
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