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Atelier E.B’s Worthwhile Textiles: Exploring the Persian pattern of Paisley

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From the Pre-Raphaelite to the Swinging Sixties, the Paisley pattern has been synonymous with luxury fashion and on trend-textiles for over 200 years, but the history of its ‘Paisley’ origins might surprise you. First seen in Great Britain in the mid 18th century, the butã (pronounced bu-teh) pattern shawl was brought to British shores by the East … Read more

The Wild Atlantic Ways of Barbara Rae RA

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2020 marks Visit Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters (YCW2020), a celebration of Scotland’s lochs, waterways, islands and coastlines. Exploring the inspiration of coasts and waters for over 6 decades in her work is celebrated colourist Barbara Rae, who hails herself from Crieff. Painter, printmaker and academician Barbara Rae CBE RA is the recipient of … Read more

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