Now available: the Basilica collection 

I am delighted to launch my first woven fabric, Basilica, inspired by patterns in Giotto's frescos at Assisi.  I first visited Assisi as an art student. When I returned a decade later, I was struck by the subtle intertwining patterns in the background to many of Giotto's paintings. I captured some of these at the time in my sketch book and have brought them to life another ten years on as my first woven fabric. With sustainability at the heart of my business, Basilica is woven for me by an historic family-owned mill in England which has been in operation since 1720.  

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The starting point for the Attic collection was a small, very worn and precious silk cushion that came from the Belgian side of my family. I spent lockdown studying this little cushion and sketching ideas for fabric designs. Namêche, Chardon-Marie and Meuse each reflect elements from the original cushion, depicting flowers, leaves and meandering blocks of colour. 

 

My Journeyman collection was entirely inspired by artifacts found at Glastonbury Abbey, where I have spent many a summer's day with my children. The collection comprises five designs, ranging from large trailing prints to intricate patterned stripes to the storybook Journeyman on horseback.

 

Asian Sojourn, was inspired by my time in the Far East and is full of exotic colour and pattern.

 

All of my fabrics are printed or woven in England.