The striking blue and white patterns of ginger jars have
become staples in the interior design of many modern
homes, but these jars actually have their roots in ancient
China. The bulbous vessels were used as storage jars for
herbs and spices for exporting to the Western world during
the Qin Dynasty in 221-207 BCE. Over time, they lost their
practical use, became more elaborately embellished and
became vessels that exist just for decoration. In our Ginger
Jars collection, we emulated the bold blue scrollwork and
floral imagery that appear on the 3-dimensional vessels,
and surrounded them in filligree and floral sprays as other
elements to catch the eye. This collection features 12
designs in 5 sizes each, for you to decorate your home with
these cobalt beauties.
GINGER JARS | FULL COLLECTION | 220
COBALT
BEAUTIES
FABRICS
We kept the fabrics for our
jars simple by using a white silk
for the jar appliqués and gold lamé
for metallic accents.
THREADS
For our threads, we utilized various shades of blue
for the main ginger jar details, then added a bright
white thread and some metallic golds.
NOTIONS
Since this collection features
appliqué, a sharp pair of
appliqué scissors is vital to
stitch each design.