Kilburn Blue Silk Habotai Scarf

DESIGNER'S NOTES A Fox & Chave silk habotai scarf with a floral design from the 18th century over a pale blue ground in the style of William Kilburn (1745-1818) William Kilburn was a leading English textile designer in the late eighteenth century, celebrated for his detailed and lively floral patterns. His work, often produced for manufacturers like Thomas Bell, featured large, expressive blooms such as roses, tulips, and peonies arranged in balanced, flowing compositions. Kilburn's designs reflected a blend of naturalism and decorative boldness, appealing to the tastes of Georgian society. His contemporaries included other influential figures in floral design and textile production, such as Nancy Lancaster, known for her softer botanical motifs, and inventors like Lewis Paul, whose textile machinery innovations allowed wider distribution of printed fabrics. This era marked a shift from hand-painted to machine-printed patterns, helping popularise floral designs across fashion and interiors in eighteenth-century England. COLOURS STYLING A Fox & Chave habotai silk scarf can be worn with the classic knot style or a pussycat bow. You can even create a shawl effect by knotting two scarves together behind your neck and allowing them to drape over your shoulders. More scarf styling ideas are available in this wonderful  How to Tie a Scarf  book. Length: 180 cm Width: 52 cm Dry clean only 100% Habotai Silk Hand Rolled Hems

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