Enter the mysterious and dream-like world of Metamorphosis with our award winning linen blend fabric from illustrator Kirsty Greenwood. Inspired by myths, legends and gothic fairy tales, Kirsty used a piece of her own marbling work as the starting point for this free flowing, ethereal pattern. 

Referencing the work of artists such as Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele, the design features gold comets and stars as well as mysterious faces floating within a web of green tendrils and charcoal unicorn horns. 

"Using marbling as a base, I picked out things I could see in the pattern such as faces, creatures and body parts," says Kirsty Greenwood. "This practice is based on the concept of pareidolia – the phenomenon of seeing faces and recognisable shapes in random patterns. I wanted my design to be organic and a little strange; for it to have a feeling of tongue-in-cheek oddity. I also had an underwater theme in mind, hence the claws, tentacles and tendrils."

Metamorphosis is screen printed in a heritage print works in Cumbria onto heavy, unbleached linen union. This linen-cotton blend retains the natural colour of the yarn and exhibits occasional slubs and imperfections which adds to the tactile nature of the fabric. The combination of metallic, matt and bright inks applied to the linen add depth and interest to the design.

Suitable for curtains and blinds as well as for upholstery and cushions, Metamorphosis is a highly versatile fabric. Its neutral tones mean that it perfectly complements bold schemes, but it is also works well within a more pared-back room design in which the fabric introduces an element of subtle, intriguing character.  

Metamorphosis won 'Best in British Product Design' at the Hotel Designs Brit LIst Awards 2021.

 

Watch our video with Kirsty Greenwood talking to Charlotte Raffo about the story behind the design and manufacture of Metamorphosis:

 

Screen printed by Stead McAlpin in Cumbria, England, UK

Water based printing inks made in Yorkshire. Inks meet UK and EU REACH standards (REACH addresses the production and use of chemical substances, and their potential impacts on both human health and the environment.)

Collection: Kirsty Greenwood 
Design Name: Metamorphosis
Design scale: Large
Printed width: 139cm 
Vertical Pattern repeat: 98.2cm
Horizontal pattern repeat: 142cm
Match: Half drop
Composition: 52% linen, 48% cotton (cotton warp, linen weft)
Weight: 365 gsm
Flammability:BS5852 part 1- ignition source 0, with standard FR interlinear PASS Flammability (with coating available on request):  Contract curtains BS5867-2:2008:Type B PASS  Upholstery domestic and commercial BS5852:2006 source 1 and source 5 (crib 5): PASS
Martindale Abrasion:Suitable for any use.
To end point BS EB 14465 Annex A: 60 000+ revolutions
Rub Fastness:Suitable for any use. BS EN ISO 105-X12:2016 Dry 4-5, Wet 3-4
Light Fastness:Suitable for any use. Grade 6
Usage: Curtains, Upholstery, cushions.
Care Instructions: 30C wash, 2 spot iron, do not bleach, do not tumble.

 

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