about the collection
This Liberty collection, the ‘Art Nouveau’ Quintet of five intriguing cashmere and silk wraps re-imagines Liberty archive designs from two golden moments in decorative history.
The flowing organic and linear forms of early Art Nouveau at the turn of the twentieth century and its spirited revival in the 1960s.
Choose from Electric Nouveau, Prospect Road, Bohemia, Flower Fete and Ianthe.
Bohemia Print
Studio Bohemia offers a vibrant celebration of Liberty’s scarf heritage, inspired by a variety of archival 1970s motifs. Painted in textured gouache, it features bold geometrics alongside Art Nouveau-style florals, intricate ikat shapes and detailed paisleys, combined in a colourful cacophony of pattern. Crafted from a clever blend of cashmere and silk the wrap is soft, warm, light and generously sized. It drapes effortlessly and is large enough to wear as a shawl.
Ianthe Print
Considered to be Liberty’s most iconic Art Nouveau design, and inspired by typical Art Nouveau tiles, Ianthe was originally created as a wallpaper layout by French artist R. Beauclair in c.1902. Crafted from a clever blend of cashmere and silk the wrap is soft, warm, light and generously sized. It drapes effortlessly and is large enough to wear as a shawl.
Electric Nouveau Print
Electric Nouveau draws inspiration from Liberty’s rock star clientele of the 1960s and 1970. Flamboyant and ornamental it incorporates a series of influences, including a mirrored Arts & Crafts layout, traditional damask floral motifs, and even a touch of colourful psychedelia. Crafted from a clever blend of cashmere and silk the wrap is soft, warm, light and generously sized. It drapes effortlessly and is large enough to wear as a shawl.
Prospect Road Print
Prospect Road is an archival classic, based on a Liberty design from 1968. A revival of traditional Art Nouveau landscape prints, it features subtly arranged clusters of trees in a dreamy, jewel-toned setting. Crafted from a clever blend of cashmere and silk the wrap is soft, warm, light and generously sized. It drapes effortlessly and is large enough to wear as a shawl.
Flower Fete Print
Flower Fete is a curated capsule of designs which provide a Liberty journey through a wealth of culturally and artistically diverse countries. These florals have been arranged in a highly stylized and complex layout, inspired by typical Art Nouveau tiles. Crafted from a clever blend of cashmere and silk the wrap is soft, warm, light and generously sized. It drapes effortlessly and is large enough to wear as a shawl.
