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A few recent scarf scores with a favorite animal print theme…
Read MoreA few recent scarf scores with a favorite animal print theme…
Read MoreHere are a few vintage floral scarves from my collection with a wintery feeling.
Read MoreAs a follow up to my previous post on Vera and Calder, I wanted to take a look at her home which included an amazing collection of art and midcentury modern furniture. I first saw these images in Susan Seid’s book “Vera The Art and Life of An Icon.” I tracked down a copy of […]
Read MoreIf 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 […]
Read MoreInspired by these sun filled days, here are a few yellow scarves from my collection…
Read MoreAnother great scarf by my favorite – Vera Neumann. These bold anemone flowers pack a punch and I love the fuzzy centers as painted by Vera.
Read MoreI scored this vintage Gucci scarf a couple of months ago – love it! I think it is from the 1970’s. Featuring a grid layout of different butterflies, it is a riot of colors and patterns. It got me to thinking about other great patterns of butterflies on fabrics, wallpapers and in fashion. […]
Read MoreVera (Neumann) had a prolific career as an artist and designer. Her hand painted designs have appeared on everything from scarves to dinnerware, bedding, fashion, and towels. Her first foray into licensing her name and artwork was with the fabric house F. Schumacher in 1947. It was a pairing of two textile powerhouses. The first […]
Read MoreIn honor of spring and cherry blossom season, here is a lovely vintage scarf by Vera (Vera Neumann). It is such a cheerful piece and features Vera’s signature loose brush stokes. I also love the pink with the accent of chartreuse.
Read MoreI adore this scarf by Vera – I bought it many years ago for its unique colors.
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