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Memphis
Read more: MemphisThis vintage scarf is a complete mystery to me – no idea about the designer, manufacturer, etc. All I know is that the colors and design are wacky – and totally remind me of the work from the Memphis group. I know many people do not like Memphis as an art period or “look”…
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Vera and Calder
Read more: Vera and CalderIf you follow my blog or know me, you know that I love all things Vera (Neumann). She was one of the most prolific designers and artists whose textiles helped inspire my love of collecting and fabric design. Awhile back I read that Vera was close friends with the artist Alexander Calder. They were such…
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Yellow
Read more: YellowInspired by these sun filled days, here are a few yellow scarves from my collection…
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Op Art, the Square and the art of Richard Anuszkiewicz
Read more: Op Art, the Square and the art of Richard AnuszkiewiczI bought this handkerchief at a flea market recently – I loved the op art influence, the squares within squares, and of course that it is in shades of blue. I have always been fascinated by the artwork of Josef Albers and his “Homage to the Square” works. Months earlier I found a book…
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Geometric Dots – Vintage Vera Scarves
Read more: Geometric Dots – Vintage Vera ScarvesThese two scarves combine all of my favorites; op art, geometric forms, Josef Albers, Victor Vasarely and cool color combinations.
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Summer Solstice – Vintage Pucci Scarf
Read more: Summer Solstice – Vintage Pucci ScarfHappy Summer Solstice! This vintage Pucci scarf from my collection feels right for the first day of summer 2016.
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Bill Blass – Vintage Scarf
Read more: Bill Blass – Vintage ScarfBill Blass was the first American designer brand, begun in 1970. Based on the logo this scarf may be from the early 1970’s but the colors seem very 80’s. It is an unusual design – reminds me of children’s wood blocks or a pop art sculpture.
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Op Art Threads
Read more: Op Art ThreadsVera Neumann’s artwork and scarves are largely identified with painted florals, butterflies and other natural motifs. However there is also a large group of geometrics in her work. I was surprised and thrilled when I spotted this scarf and purchased it not too long ago. I hadn’t ever seen a scarf like this by…
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Dots and Blues
Read more: Dots and BluesSomehow I seem to have collected a lot of scarves with variations on the polka dot. Less surprising is that most of them are in shades of blue…
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