Liberty Tana Lawn Fabric - Watercolour Garden

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Liberty's Tana Lawn fabric realises unmatchable fluidity with a silk-like touch, unique print quality and striking colour vibrancy.

Meticulously hand-painted in the Liberty design studio, this majestic botanical was based on a May Morris design dating back to c.1892. Originally drawn on paper for a pair of embroidered portière hangings, Watercolour Garden reflects both medieval and Ottoman influences. Stylised tulips, roses, peonies, poppies, daffodils, daisies, and irises bloom among acanthus ogee trails, their symmetry softened by the fluidity of watercolour.

The Art of May Morris collection celebrates the pioneering vision of designer, embroiderer, and craftswoman, May Morris. A leading figure of the Arts and Crafts movement and daughter of legendary designer William Morris, May grew up steeped in the ethos of excellent craftsmanship and innovative design. Best known for her intricate embroidery style, May led the revival of needlework as an art form in the world of craft and was later recognised for her enticing wallpaper prints and jeweller designs.

Created as part of Liberty's ongoing creative partnership with William Morris Gallery, The Art of May Morris sheds a new light on her artistic influence as a working female designer. Each design in the collection draws direct inspiration from May's original works held in the archive, reinterpreting her lighter, more fluid aesthetic that set her apart from her father's structured compositions. Honouring both her creativity and technical prowess, the series reflects the symmetry, movement, and grace that characterised May's designs, exhibiting the qualities that played a pivotal role in defining Liberty's early artistic identity and continue to define the design house's enduring heritage.

Fibres: 100% cotton

Width: 52" / 135cm

Weight: Lightweight 76gsm

Care: Warm wash; Line dry.

Origin: London / Italy