Textiles

Discover the forgotten women of the Arts and Crafts movement

May Morris, Mary Seton Watts, Margaret Macdonald… Well over a century ago, these pioneering women made a huge contribution to the Arts and Crafts movement, yet they were overshadowed by their male contemporaries. Now it’s their time to shine!
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Toile de Jouy: what is it and a brief history

Bucolic scenes of courting couples and peasants harvesting hay typify toile de Jouy, but there’s more to this cloth, which graced the wardrobes and interiors of 18th and 19th-century France
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Lisa Lloyd and Marc Allum's antiques-filled home

Antiques experts Lisa Lloyd and Marc Allum show us round their impressive antiques-filled home, alive with finds spanning the eras. Photographs Nicholas Yarsley
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A guide to collecting tartanware

Our columnist Luke Honey delves into the history of tartan and how to collect it...
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How to decorate with neutral paint colours

Why warm, dreamy neutrals are the perfect backdrop for affordable antiques
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Annie Sloan on her love of fine art and eclectic decorating style

The interior design legend and creator of Chalk Paint explains how she collects antiques and what's at the top of her interiors shopping list
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How to choose the perfect sofa, whatever your budget

A stylish settee is a key part of any sitting room, so take time to consider your options. Start with our selection of the season’s most elegant designs. Lisa Mehydene, founder of online interiors destination edit58, explains how to choose the perfect sofa
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Where to buy antique textiles and fabrics online

Antique fabrics and textiles can be found at flea markets and charity shops, but thanks to apps like Instagram we can now find beautiful antique gems online too
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How to choose the the right carpet

Maggie Stevenson explains how to make your carpets cosy, comfortable and colourful
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Escape to the Chateau's Angel Strawbridge on her passion for vintage

Star of Channel 4’s Escape to the Chateau Angel Strawbridge tells us about the chateau, her most prized possessions and decorating triumphs
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10 ways to mix old and new in the kitchen

Bring personality and character to your kitchen with a blend of old and new finds
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The best rugs and runners for autumn

We show you how you how beautiful rugs and runners can give your home a touch of luxury this autumn
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What are the origins of chintz?

As maximalism returns, chintz is making a comeback! Here Rosanna Morris traces the fabric’s rich history and explores how you can use it in your own home...
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How to buy embroidered table linen

Early 20th-century sewing kits featuring flowers and crinoline ladies have a nostalgic appeal...
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Earn your stripes: nautical fabrics and cushions for your home

Uplifting, neat and oh-so timeless, here's why striped fabrics, trims and cushions are a perfect addition to your home...
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Eco-friendly fabrics to have on your radar

Beautiful textiles shouldn’t cost the earth. Here are some top planet-friendly fabrics to know about now...
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Meet the Makers that weave sustainable textiles using traditional methods

Juliet and Franki, design duo and founders of the Bristol Weaving Mill, work together to weave sustainable textiles using traditional methods
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Alice Mary Lynch on how she makes her enchanting dolls

From bunnies to princesses, Alice Mary Lynch creates enchanting, unique dolls from her Somerset studio
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The history of Josef Frank's Hawai fabric

Josef Frank's Hawai fabric is the epitome of exoticism – but what inspired this vibrant print?
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Meet designer and print maker Kiran Ravilious

Botanical prints with an old-fashioned edge and an accent of the tropics are the trademarks of this talented designer
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Meet the block-printer that creates elaborate designs inspired by the natural world

From her renovated 1940s bus store, artist Lou Tonkin block-prints elaborate designs inspired by the natural world
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The best last-minute January sales!

Prepare to pick up some serious bargains with these hefty discount codes
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Upholsterer Simion Hawtin-Smith on how he breathes new life into antique and vintage chairs

Using bold contemporary fabrics and traditional techniques, furniture upholsterer Simion Hawtin-Smith breathes new life into antique and vintage chairs
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Best Black Friday homeware discounts for 2018

Prepare to pick up some serious bargains with these hefty discount codes
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