Carolyn Forbes / Textiles

Carolyn Forbes / Textiles Welcome to Carolyn Forbes Textiles. Carolyn Forbes has been involved in collecting and purveying fine antique textiles and vintage clothing for nearly 30 years.

A diverse collection of select antique, vintage and designer clothing as well as hand made antique laces, heirloom linens, embroideries and weavings from near and far spanning the centuries, along with world and ethnographic textile arts and costume. Here you will find a diverse collection of select antique, vintage and designer clothing as well as hand made antique laces, heirloom linens, embroid

eries and weavings from near and far spanning the centuries, along with world and ethnographic textile arts and costume. The antique and vintage clothing collection is carefully selected to represent the definitive styles and design vocabulary inherent in each time period with a focus on surface ornamentation, construction details, quality of materials, and innovative and imaginative cuts. The antique textiles are collected with an emphasis on the rare, early, historical and the skillfully handmade, with design elements that reflect the time and culture of their origins. Working closely with fashion and fabric designers, collectors, museums, and textile enthusiasts, with sales on the internet and trade shows in the Northeast, her studio is located in a historical mill building on the banks of the scenic Souhegan River in Southern New Hampshire. Carolyn Forbes Textiles is always interested in purchasing fine antique textiles and clothing, with particular interest in Chinese robes and textiles, fine heirloom laces, European and World embroideries and weavings, as well as colorful, elegant and imaginative ladies and gents clothing & accessories from all periods. Please email [email protected] for inquiries.

Beautiful impressive Brussels lace large panel or veil. Ending soon on eBay. Link in profile.
06/30/2025

Beautiful impressive Brussels lace large panel or veil. Ending soon on eBay. Link in profile.

Chinese embroidered informal robe late 19thc. Refined embroidery in feminine pastels..
06/30/2025

Chinese embroidered informal robe late 19thc. Refined embroidery in feminine pastels..

16-18th century textiles for the Sturbridge show … May 12 2025 Sturbridge Massachusetts
04/22/2025

16-18th century textiles for the Sturbridge show … May 12 2025 Sturbridge Massachusetts

Colonial Williamsburg boys evening frock ❤️.
04/21/2025

Colonial Williamsburg boys evening frock ❤️.

Wish list!
04/21/2025

Wish list!

A quartet of art deco knit boucle sweater dresses on eBay for your vintage pleasure ❤️.
04/16/2025

A quartet of art deco knit boucle sweater dresses on eBay for your vintage pleasure ❤️.

04/04/2025
Rare stunning historical French or Italian CHASUBLE 16/17thc available on eBay link in profile.
03/10/2025

Rare stunning historical French or Italian CHASUBLE 16/17thc available on eBay link in profile.

From a large collection of 16-18thc embroideries and silks available on eBay link in profile.
03/10/2025

From a large collection of 16-18thc embroideries and silks available on eBay link in profile.

Harlequin patchwork rare exotic vintage Justin cowboy boots $175. Size men’s 8 or women’s 9-9.5.
01/13/2025

Harlequin patchwork rare exotic vintage Justin cowboy boots $175. Size men’s 8 or women’s 9-9.5.

Oh give me land lots a land under starry skies above don’t fence me in …. Yeah I bought em all soon come …
12/21/2024

Oh give me land lots a land under starry skies above don’t fence me in …. Yeah I bought em all soon come …

Inlaid cobblestone heavy sterling bracelet in the Charles Loloma style. On eBay link in profile.
11/25/2024

Inlaid cobblestone heavy sterling bracelet in the Charles Loloma style. On eBay link in profile.

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Hollis, NH
03049

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(603) 540-6448

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