Which is which, can YOU tell?
A friend/client showed me a yard of this fabric she snagged for $20 a yard at a discount fabric shop. I almost passed out- it is a dead ringer for Brunschwig & Fils Dzhambul print. It does not come in the same colorways, is a nubbier fabric and a smaller pattern- but it is DAMN CLOSE if you are looking for the pink/red/blue version!!!
I agree it is pretty close. It is one of my favourite fabrics, so I know it well!
$20!
I have actually used the 20 dollar one for a client before- I found it at Fabric Factory and Pindler and Pindler in Dallas and thought it looked more pricey than it was! Small world.
oh i so want that for pillows. loved it on your bench in your home shots. how pricey is the orig. version?
Love them both!
Where did she find the knockoff? In the Boston area?
It is pretty close. I love all the colors in it.
I did a post on this in April 2008. The $20 per yard version is a great alternative to the Brunschwig. I’ve seen it in person — nice texture but the medallions are much smaller.
I happen to have Brunchwig’s Dzhambul on my bench, but I recommend the Lewis Sheron (Atlanta store) to many readers and friends :)
Of course the Brunschwig fabric is a knockoff too, of a Bukhara Suzani. Very close! the $20 version has thicker leaves and stem scrolls, thus further from the original source. I adore Suzanis and used a similar Bukhara design for my Suzani ribbon. http://www.lfntextiles.com/servlet/the-SUZANI-RIBBONS/Categories.