{"product_id":"althea-mcnish-single-boxed-silk-hanky","title":"Althea McNish Single Boxed Silk Hanky","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThese exclusive single boxed hankies have been designed by Althea McNish using Liberty silk satin fabric exclusively for William Morris Gallery for our \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wmgallery.org.uk\/event\/women-in-print\/\" title=\"Women in Print 150 years of Liberty Textiles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWomen in Print: 150 years of Liberty Textiles\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eexhibition.  Taking inspiration from famous fabric designs from Liberty London's archive these colourful hankies celebrate Althea McNish's trailblazing design legacy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlthea McNish was one of the first designers of African-Caribbean descent to achieve international recognition, transforming post-war fashion and textiles with her bold use of colour, movement and expressive lines. From the 1950s onwards, her vibrant designs for furnishing and fashion fabrics drew on the tropical flora and fauna of her native Trinidad and a 'tropicalised' take on the British landscape, ranging from natural imagery to lively abstract patterns bursting with energy and joy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbout the Exhibition \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWilliam Morris Gallery will present \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wmgallery.org.uk\/event\/women-in-print\/\" title=\"Women in Print 150 years of Liberty Textiles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWomen in Print: 150 years of Liberty Textiles\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eConceived in partnership with Liberty Fabrics on the occasion of the design house’s 150th anniversary, this major exhibition will highlight the pivotal role and contributions of women textile designers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTracing the rich history of Liberty Fabrics, the exhibition will survey the evolving influence and status of women in textiles over the past 150 years. \u003ci\u003eWomen in Print\u003c\/i\u003e will bring together iconic patterns by designers such as Althea McNish, Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell, and Lucienne Day, alongside previously overlooked names, celebrating how women have been — and continue to be — at the heart of Liberty’s creative innovations and ongoing relevance today. It will feature over 100 works, spanning garments, fabric, original designs, film and historic photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWomen in Print\u003c\/i\u003e is curated by Rowan Bain, Principal Curator of Collections and Programme and Róisín Inglesby, Curator William Morris Gallery. Part of the Gallery’s 75th Anniversary Year programme, the exhibition will be accompanied by an exciting programme of events and activities at the Gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e29 x 29 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eLiberty 100% Silk Satin Fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: \u003cspan\u003eDry clean only\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle Hanky in each box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eDesigned by Althea McNish for Liberty Fabrics London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eMade in the UK \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eExclusive to William Morris Gallery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Limetree Collection","offers":[{"title":"Cebollas Green","offer_id":42452851163230,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trinidad Pink","offer_id":42452851195998,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hula Hula Pink","offer_id":42452851228766,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cebollas Blue","offer_id":42452957724766,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grenada Blue","offer_id":42509817938014,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2725\/3620\/files\/26.02.26-WM25767.jpg?v=1772734000","url":"https:\/\/wmgallery.shop\/products\/althea-mcnish-single-boxed-silk-hanky","provider":"William Morris Gallery Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}