Stunning samples of #silk fabric in one of our #archive books. This particular book was originally owned by The English Silk Weaving Company and was later bought by our founder, Reginald Warner, along with #looms and machinery to begin #Gainsborough.
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From 1960s to 2020s "pastiche."
Based on all the public polling there would widespread public support for repairing the urban fabric of many of our towns and streets ruined by twentieth century bombs or traffic modernism...
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Our design 108, Louis Seize II photographed here as walling in one of the Junior Suites at The Goring Hotel. This design is a typical example of 18th Century Damask, employing the basket and scroll motifs widely appreciated as part of the classical revival style of the period.
Notre-Dame spire to be rebuilt as exact replica https://t.co/RGlGtrfHB8 PHEW! I think all those tasteless designs by opportunist starchitects, done while the ashes were still warm, went a long way to making common sense prevail.
Spending time getting the showroom ready for opening on Monday. Arranging new antique additions alongside the reproduction designs in our collections including the Chesham mantel shown here and the hanging lantern designs https://t.co/jk74iJ6G5n
The opulent Waterloo Gallery at Apsley House, originally built by Robert Adam and home of the Dukes of Wellington both past and present.
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Draft number 380 from our vast paper archive of hand painted drafts, originally for intended for cutting jacquard punch cards on our Hattersley looms. This wonderful design draws on elements of Chinoiserie with a fantasy twist.
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This vibrant page from our fabric archive certainly grabbed our attention. Beautiful samples of Damask and Lampas from 'The English Silk Weaving Company' - the mill where our founder, Reginald Warner, apprenticed.
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A wonderful rose trellis hand painted artwork from our paper archives.
If you have your own artwork you wish to see as a woven fabric why not contact our sales team at [email protected] to discuss the possibilities. Our minimums begin at 20m.
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My message to you all is clear:
- Stay at home to save lives
- If essential to leave your house, keep a distance of at least 2 METRES from other people. Anyone could infect you.
- Don’t hoard food or supplies (even cat treats)
Madurai 778-11149 is part of our Renaissance collection, inspired by exotic flora with a gentle flowing pattern it is a perfect example of French eighteenth century floral design.
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