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Vintage Liberty of London Scarf Pillow with Irish Linen Barbie Purple Pin

Name: Vintage Liberty of London Scarf Pillow with Irish Linen Barbie Purple Pin
Brand: Liberty of London
Price: 933.87 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking. Title: Vintage Vintage English Liberty of London Scarf Pillow with Irish Linen Barbie Purple Pink Description: Large custom made one-of-a-kind cushion (pillow) created from an exquisite vintage silk Liberty of London fashion scarf in a bright multi-coloured pattern. If you look closely you can see a very slight overlap in places on the edge of the colours indicating the hand printing method. Liberty’s block printed scarves on silk were produced in relatively small numbers, this was reflected in their price which were typically double that of a machine print. There are subtle and delicate flecks of shimmering gold all over the surface in sections gracing the corners, which are truly divine. Founded by Arthur Liberty, the world famous British department store Liberty of London began trading in 1875 in a small shop called East India House, by the 1920s it was a leading establishment. Liberty was not a designer himself but a businessman who had a gift for recognising talent and new trends, hiring the top designers of the time. By the 50s the store had a seasonal brochure dedicated solely to it’s scarves and still today a third of the ground floor of it’s magnificent mock-Tudor London flagship store is devoted to scarves. This is an exciting vibrant piece that literally ‘pops’, it would make a spectacularly eye catching addition to any interior. The fabric was personally hand-picked by Katie at an upmarket antiques market ‘Alfies’ in London. On a sumptuous soft fabric to the touch. Backed in new 100% pure Irish linen, the aristocrat of textiles and certified by the Irish Linen Guild, lined in a layer of natural bamboo cloth, filled with new custom-made plush duck feather insert and a concealed zip. The traditional oatmeal color linen is a combination of the unbleached raw colour of the natural flax plant on the weft intertwined with pristine white on the warp, resulting in a beautiful melange effect. Katie is an ambassador The European Confederation of Flax and Hemp (CELC). This bold pillow is without a doubt the ultimate statement piece for an interior. Elegant and glam it conjures sophistication and seductive luxury with an essence of feline style. We have an array of other special scarf pillows in different prints, patterns and colour ways listed here on 1stdibs. Also see our other items listed here on 1stdibs which include a wide array and colourful rainbow of complimentary pieces. A contemporary cushion (pillow) constructed with antique elements by using fragments of precious fabric. Handcrafted in Ireland By designer-maker Katie Larmour This cushion is a one-of-a-kind and part of a sustainability project. It has been created from a repurposed, up-cycled, recycled fabric, used with the intentions on promoting a more eco-friendly environment. We both celebrate and cherish the past and take care with rare and precious vintage and antique materials. (this cushion frame can also be reversed back into a scarf and presented in a frame on request) Tags: European, pink yellow, purple, lilac, blue, green, cushion, cushions, Barbiemania. Please note the brightness, lightness, intenseness or deepness of colours might be a fraction different in the photographs to real life due to the flash photography being used, please take this into consideration upon ordering.

Creator:

Liberty of London (Retailer)

Dimensions:

Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Cotton,Linen,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

Late 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Late 20th Century

Condition:

Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Belfast, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU4959136141422

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Liberty of London

The Liberty of London department store, located in the fashionable west end of London in the United Kingdom, has been selling luxury items since 1875. From leather footstools in the shape of a hippo to elegantly hand-carved Moroccan coffee tables, there’s something to please every discerning collector. And while it became a reputable retailer over time, the original Liberty & Co. was a pivotal force in the development of the Aesthetic, Art Nouveau and the Arts and Crafts movements. As the champion of eclectic design throughout the centuries, Liberty continues to collaborate with designers to produce covetable interior fashion and accessories.

Arthur Liberty was born in 1843 in Buckinghamshire, England. His father, a draper, encouraged him to apprentice as a draper at age 16. Instead, he took an offer to work at Farmer and Rogers, a women’s fashion store. After ten years, he decided to strike out on his own. In 1875 he borrowed money from his father-in-law and leased a small store on the very prominent Regent Street, naming it the East India House.

Liberty’s store was very eclectic. It served as an emporium for Eastern imports, with a wildly varied collection of ornaments, fabrics and objects d’art — including imported antiques — on offer. In London, there was already a demand for and an interest in imported goods from India and elsewhere, so his business concept was an immediate success. He repaid his loan in less than two years and continually expanded by buying up all the buildings on his side of the street. His company was so successful that even the original Victoria and Albert Museum purchased Eastern textiles for its collection from his store.

By 1890, the firm came to be known as Liberty & Company. Liberty died in 1917, but the business continued to thrive. In 1924, the current iteration — and now world-famous — of the store was constructed. It was built in the Tudor Revival style and the structure's frame was made of wood salvaged from two British warships. In the 1950s and '60s, the store, now known as Liberty’s, helped spark the counterculture youth movements of the era as beatniks and hippies purchased fabrics and furnishings from this iconic store.

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