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by Kassia St Clair (Author)
Liberty--an icon of design innovation and luxury--is renowned internationally for fabric designs on silk, wool, cashmere and, most famously, Tana Lawn(TM) Cotton. Gathered here are 150 of the most striking and significant Liberty patterns, ranging from much-loved florals to bold and abstract designs and contemporary collaborations.
Published to mark Liberty's 150th anniversary, this beautifully produced book places fabrics in the context of the store's wider design history--from the retailer's remarkable Tudor Revival building to posters, advertising, and branding. It presents the very latest examples of Liberty design alongside prints, drawings, and samples from the company's outstanding archive, telling an inspiring, century-long story of manufacturing quality and design excellence.
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Liberty, which has long been synonymous with design innovation and artistic curation, is renowned internationally for fabric designs on silk, wool, velvet, and, most famously, Tana Lawn(TM) cotton. Gathered here are more than 100 of the most striking and significant Liberty designs, ranging from much-loved florals to bold and abstract designs and contemporary collaborations.
Published to mark Liberty's 150th anniversary, this beautiful book presents the very latest examples of Liberty's textile designs alongside prints, drawings, and samples from the company's outstanding archive, telling an inspiring story of manufacturing quality and design excellence. It also places fabrics in the context of the store's wider design history, including that of the retailer's remarkable Tudor Revival building in London.
