Something old, something blue…….

Earliest hints of Chinoiserie appeared in the early 17th century, in the arts of the nations with active East India Companies, Holland and England, then by mid-17th century, in Portugal as well. Tiny glazed pottery made at Delft and other Dutch towns adopted genuine blue-and-white Ming decoration from the early 17th century.

And we still love it for interior design, blending the many and varied blue & white fabrics in florals, stripes & plains, all tossed together with anything from French Provincial furniture, Asian antiques through to Australian antiques – or a blend of it all.

Here are some of our favourites that you will see in our on-line shop.

Schumacher BIRDS OF PARADISE 1048044

EXPOSURE offers a striking new collection of very contemporary fabric designs! The eclectic nature of Carlucci di Chivasso’s newest release includes extreme and bizzare designs like skulls (see Dr D below), backing up with timeless animal prints, velvets & plaids. POA.

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IMAN HOME combines the essence of chic with exotic elements, cultural richness and a modern approach to traditional style. The rich colors, the distinctive embroideries and textures of the jacquard woven fabrics will enliven any interior. David Bowie’s model wife ‘Iman’ has collaborated with Unique Fabrics to create this ‘unique’ collection.

Prices from: $86/metre

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(the IMAN HOME collection will appear in our online shop soon)

In Sept/Oct ‘11 Vogue Living, Caecilia Potter’s style is an absolute standout of eclecticism done beautifully and right!

In her historic inner Melbourne home she uses Chivasso BLACKBIRD sheer curtains for a filtered light effect, and it is a perfect whimsical backdrop to this interesting dining room. Note the mismatching of the elaborate and ornate, juxtaposition with the simple lines of the more contemporary.

BLACKBIRD is part of the SERENITY collection from Chivasso. Create a sense of calm and balance with Serenity’s fabrics and wallcoverings. Their focus on neutral colours, natural fibres and woven textures lend a relaxed but contemporary feel to any interior.

BLACKBIRD CH2532-090

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Price: Approximately $340/m

(144cm wide; 100% polyester)

The new ‘BRAQUENIE EMBROIDERIES Collection’ by Pierre Frey, which brings together archive designs never seen before and reworked Pierre Frey classics, is composed entirely of embroidered materials on natural linen, cotton or silk base fabrics. The colours are faithful to the original designs in order to perpetuate these historic documents. The slightly darkened backgrounds reflect the passing of time. Striped, checked and embossed fabrics round off a collection which is very 18th century in spirit.

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Jim Thompson 'ALHAMBRA'

Jim Thompson continues to roll out amazing collections……

His latest is ‘THE RITE OF SPRING’ collection and we love this cotton blend fabric ‘ALHAMBRA’ for its intricate detail. Suitable for curtains, cushions and light upholstery. How interesting for an exotic Middle Eastern look!

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Jagtar 'WOODLAND'

We are loving this……..

‘WOODLAND’ by Jagtar, is a whimsical multi colored bold brush stroke hand print with boughs and birds on a jute cotton ground. This fabric would make up beautifully in curtains, cushions, or light upholstery.

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WOODLAND - Blue

Morris & Co 'ORCHARD' 220304

‘ORCHARD’

This charming design by Alison Gee, ‘ORCHARD’ was inspired by Morris & Co’s mediaeval tapestries which were woven at Merton Abbey. Small groups of flowers are depicted within a setting of fruit trees.

Morris & Co 'KELMSCOTT TREE EMBROIDERY' 230341 (curtains)

‘KELMSCOTT TREE’ – Print & Embroidery

The inspiration for the design ‘KELMSCOTT TREE’ can be seen on the bed curtains surrounding the four poster bed situated in Morris’ bedroom at Kelmscott Manor. The curtains were embroidered in 1891 by May Morris and friends. The bed hangings were probably made for Morris’ birthday and each curtain took three months to complete. Kelmscott Tree has been painted by Alison Gee in the Morris studio and depicts a large tree surrounded by birds and flowers.

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Morris & Co 'KELMSCOTT TREE PRINT (cushion)

Morris & Co - BRANCH 203276

A new collection by WILLIAM MORRIS

Taken from the MORRIS & CO wallpaper in ‘THE ARCHIVE COLLECTIONS’, the BRANCH design is now woven in ‘cut and loop pile’ velvet to create a contemporary fabric that will sit equally well in classic style interiors or modern homes. (As seen in THE WORLD OF INTERIORS Magazine – May 2011)

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Bed canopy: VOYAGE 836; Drapery: ECHAPPEE 845; Striped cushions: BABYLONE 485

ETAMINE by Zimmer + Rohde (& brought to us by Unique Fabrics), takes us on a voyage around the world discovering sophisticated ethnic cultures and exploring islands of paradise with their new collection EVASION | PARADIS (as seen in Vogue Living July/August 2011).

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Bedhead panels from left: Maldives 235 & 185

Lounger: CAPVERT 854; Pouf: MALDIVES 955; Drapery: MIKANOS 980; Cushion: BERMUDES 955

The “Intaglio” fabrics from ZOFFANY (as seen in July/August 2011 Vogue Living) are inspired by the distinctive ‘intaglio’ printmaking technique of incising a design into a hard surface to create dynamic fabrics. Three of these designs draw on the architectural lines of ancient and classical Rome, other designs depict illustrative maps, forests of sycamore trees and a sophisticated smaller scale design of repeated coronets. The image shows an armchair beutifully upholstered in 100% linen fabric ROME (priced from $165/m)

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Featuring strong graphic design inspired by pop culture, HEADLINER from Andrew Martin’s Spectator Collection is fun and striking, which will deliver the drama. Andrew Martin’s fabric and wallpaper collections are available to us in Australia and are available through the FABRIC STUDIO online-shop.

HEADLINER/Multi (printed on 100% Cotton) is shown here on a studded chair as a feature fabric, used in conjunction with CARAVAN/Straw.

Click Here to see HEADLINER & CARAVAN, and other Andrew Martin fabrics.

Fabrics within Unique’s  NAUTICUS LINENS Collection create the timeless, sort-after look of vintage linen; fabric with character, nubby textures and dusky colours. The collection features heavenly plain weaves, classic stripes and checks, woven in Belgium by a ‘Masters of Linen’ affiliated.

The basics of this collection include robust upholstery fabrics RANGER & BARKER, and light upholstery/curtian fabric SCHOONER.

Click Here to see a selection of the NAUTICUS LINEN Collection.

PENNY POST-Red Wallpaper

Wallpaper that mixes modernity and heritage, innovaton and tradition is one of the most exciting ways to finish a room. Among the latest collection from ANDREW MARTIN are graphics that generate energy and dynanamism, quirky prints and murals that truly stir your emotions.  Decorate a feature wall or an entire room with these artistic and unique designs. Belle Magazine April/May 2011

Introducing the INVENTOR Collection by Andrew Martin (& Unique Fabrics). Wallpaper designs include: Library, Newton, Autograph, Traveller, Penny Post, Pythagoras, Love Letter, Eton, Windsor & Blazer. They have also created complimentary & matching fabric designs.

ANDREW MARTIN fabric and wallpaper collections are available in the FABRIC STUDIO ONLINE SHOP

Click here to view the INVENTOR WALLPAPER COLLECTION

Click here to view the INVENTOR FABRIC COLLECTION

NEWTON-Linen LIBRARY-Multi

LIBRARY-Multi

LOGGIA W6173-01

The GRAND TOUR COLLECTION by Osborne & Little is a collection of wallpapers inspired by the artistic and architectural treasures of Italy, especially those of Venice,as discovered by aristocratic young Englishmen on the Grand Tour of Europe. Recently ‘The New York Times’ described the Grand Tour in this way: ‘Three hundred years ago, wealthy young Englishmen began taking a post-Oxbridge trek through France and Italy in search of art, culture and the roots of Western civilization. With nearly unlimited funds, aristocratic connections and months (or years) to roam, they commissioned paintings, perfected their language skills and mingled with the upper crust of the Continent’.

Most of the wallpapers in this collection have co-ordinating or companion designs in GRAND TOUR FABRICS.

[LOGGIA wallpaper is of an Italianate staircase in black and silver taken from a photograph of Dorchester House in Park Lane courtesy of Country Life. It was a stately mansion built in 1853 and demolished in 1929 to make way for the present Dorchester Hotel. Roll size 10m x 52cm; Repeat 46cm]

Click Here to see the entire GRAND TOUR WALLPAPER COLLECTION

Click Here to see the entire GRAND TOUR FABRIC COLLECTION

Tablecloth: WINDERMERE795; Border: WINDJAMMER796; Chair: TANGELO788

The Windermere Collection establishes Travers as a link to understated luxury, shared by the prestigious and famous guests of Windermere Island. Brought to us by Zimmer+Rohde & Unique Fabrics.

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The INTAGLIO Wallpaper Collection by Zoffany and brought to us by Domestic Textiles, is inspired by and use the distinctive ‘intaglio’ printmaking technique of incising a design into a hard surface to create dynamic wallpapers. Three of these designs draw on the architectural lines of ancient and classical Rome, other designs depict illustrative maps, forests of sycamore trees and a sophisticated smaller scale design of repeated coronets. There is an INTAGLIO Fabric Collection to co-ordinate with this stunning collection. Featured in Belle magazine April/May 2011. Designs include INTAGLIO PILLAR, FACADE, LONDON, ROME, END PAPER, RICHMOND PARK.

Prices:  Wallpaper - $123.75/roll      Fabric - from $156.75/m – $247.50/m

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FRANGIPANI by Zoffany is brought to us by Domestic Textiles, and is an embroidery collection that encompasses both traditional and contemporary interpretations of natural forms. The designs range from exuberant multi-coloured florals to delicate monotone leaf patterns, using a variety of techniques and styles. Featured in Belle magazine April/May 2011.

Designs include FIG TREE, KASHINDA, HARVEST, ARLECCHINO, GINGKO FERN, MICA, GLYNDEBOURNE

These exclusive fabrics are priced between $189.75/m for FIG TREE and $369/m for ARLECCHINO

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BLUEPRINT by Chivasso & Unique Fabrics is a re-working of historical motifs to create a relaxed collection of prints, embroidered linens, cottons and outdoor fabrics. Designs include whimsical flowers, geometric shapes and bold blooms. Featured colours are vivid blue, crimson, spicy mustard and of course Chivasso’s timeless neutral and white. Blue & White patterns include BLUEPRINT, GUERNSEY LINEN, CHALLENGE, GARDEN & JERSEY.

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Curtains: Red/Gold Cushion: Fig/Orange

PAGODA RIVER from the Vintage Collection by Sanderson is a very early design from  the Eton Rural collection of the 1910’s. At the end of the 19th century and into the early 20th century Chinese and Japanese artwork was popular as products from the East became widely available in Europe for the first time. The original fabric was rotary block printed and the characteristics of the printing technique have been retained in the new design.

Composition: 49% Linen 38% Cotton 13% Nylon

Pattern Repeat: V73.5cm;  H137cm

Price: $111/m + 10% gst

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Indigo/Blue

Lime/Taupe