A scarce vintage hand screen-printed pop art fabric wall-panel or table runner with an abstract style reminiscing on imagery found in pacific island culture, in a bold blue, green and white colourway. It was created by award-winning German painter, graphic artist, fabric designer and jeweler, Traute Sänger (1928-2017), for her own company, Sängerform, in the late 1960s.
Sänger's imagery often channels the abstracted colours and bold forms of post-war advertising graphics and the nostalgic naïveté of children's book illustration. The fine balance between the two and the bang-on-trend appeal of bold maximalist prints ensure they could suit children's rooms and more grown-up spaces equally.
These are NOS (New Old Stock) from the artist's estate sale. We acquired a number of the original hand-drawn drafts for similar designs, dated 1968.
Each runner / hanging has been hand-printed onto thick cotton panels with two stitched sides and raw edges at the top and bottom ends. They are hand-washable at 30° Centigrade.
Traute Sanger - 1960s Abstract Blue 'Tiki' / Hawaiian Fabric Wall Hanging
Condition
Clean and in excellent condition. These panels have spent decades folded, and as such they will require a light soak and iron to remove or lessen any creases.
Measurements
Height: 1200 mm / 47.2"
Width or Diameter: 280 mm / 11.0"