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Collection of silk Ikats, brocades, vintage Russian prints and patchwork quilts from Turkmenistan. Dowry textiles from Central Asia including embroidered sousanis from Uzebekistan.
Powerful symbolic hangings reflecting the vigour and rigours of nomadic life including vibrant solar discs, stylised tulips and carnations, welcome harbingers of spring after the long bitter winter on the steppes.
Olivia can source and help you achieve your ideas - hangings, cushions etc can be made to order. Shop Interactive Notice Board - find and exchange textile information.
Increasingly people are enjoying access to the new studio (Woodchester) to find specific textiles for their project. With easy parking, a good light and space to display finding what you want is much easier. Clients are welcome both to the shop and studio (Silva, Southfield Rd, Woodchester).
The exhibition "Bringing home the East" at Newark Park has been a great success. Thanks go to Michael Claydon for hosting the event and to Deirdre McSharry for inspiring and curating this exhibition. The exhibition pieces are now back at the studio and will be available at tempting prices.
The Antique Textile Society Fair will be my next major event and it's on Sunday 26th September at Kensington Town Hall. London clients most welcome. Don't forget our rag market on Saturday 6th November 9.30 am - 3.00 pm for bargain hunting.