Babingdon - Pink - Tana Lawn - Floral Library Collection - Liberty of London

Babingdon - Pink - Tana Lawn - Floral Library Collection - Liberty of London - 100% Cotton; Approximately 53” wide

Available by the 1/4 yard; Multiple 1/4 yards purchased will be cut in continuous yardage.

The earliest version of this charming pattern was discovered in one of Liberty’s fabric sample books dating from 1937. The design was chosen for its resemblance to specific plant and flower species which are either vulnerable or critically endangered in the UK. Look closely to discover wonderful yet rare blooms: Yellow whitlow-grass, Rampion bellflower and St Barnaby’s thistle. This print is part of the Floral Library narrative of the AW24 collection, which studies the subject through the Botanist’s eye, cataloguing and exploring an assortment of species as well as a being a celebration of key florals throughout Liberty’s history.

The Liberty "Floral Library" collection is a curated selection of floral fabrics, part of their "Curated Floral" collection for Autumn/Winter 2024, that views flowers through a botanist's lens, organizing them by species and scientific study. It's a rediscovery of iconic Liberty archive designs, celebrating key florals throughout the brand's history. The collection is one of three narratives within "The Curated Floral," alongside "Floral Focus" and "Floral Wonderland".

Care Instructions:

This fabric doesn’t need to be prewashed before working with it. Shrinkage during washing is negligible due to its high quality.

Washing Tana Lawn with cool water with a delicate detergent is recommended. Hanging to dry is preferable but if a dryer must be used, using a low temperature is recommended.

Ironing on a cotton setting with steam is recommended.