From £60 per metre or £3.50 per sample
And That’s The Tea
Few things possess quite the quiet power of tea. A ritual capable of crossing cultures, generations and social divides, tea has been woven into the fabric of everyday life for centuries. Ceremonial and social in equal measure, it can mark celebration, offer comfort, bring people together or simply provide five precious minutes of peace. Across the world, tea carries its own rituals, symbolism and traditions; in Britain, it has become something altogether more universal, shared regardless of class, status or rank.
From the elegance of afternoon tea to the hurried builder’s brew, from delicate herbal infusions to the unwavering belief that a strong cup of Yorkshire tea can mend a broken heart and possibly the occasional hangover, our love of tea has well and truly stood the test of time. This design celebrates that enduring ritual through a collision of eras, cultures and artistic influences. Drawing upon varying design periods, layers of intricate floral elements create a rich and considered composition. Orchids, peonies and delicate delphiniums intertwine throughout the design, each bringing its own character and symbolism. The delphinium, traditionally associated with an open heart and a sense of transcendence, feels particularly at home here, echoing the almost transportive quality of tea itself. One sip and suddenly the world feels a little slower, conversations become a little longer and everything seems, somehow, slightly more manageable.
At its heart, the design acts as a visual bridge between East and West. Inspired by the origins and traditions of tea in Eastern cultures, it reflects Britain’s enduring love affair with the drink following its introduction to the British court during the reign of King Charles II. What began as an exotic luxury gradually became one of the most deeply embedded rituals of British life.
The result is a design rich in history, botanical detail and storytelling. Elegant florals are layered with references to different periods and cultures, creating a pattern that feels both steeped in heritage and entirely at home in contemporary interiors. More than a celebration of tea, this design celebrates everything that surrounds it: ritual, conversation, friendship, comfort, ceremony and connection. Those wonderfully ordinary moments that become memorable simply because someone put the kettle on. Designed to bring character and conversation into interiors, it works beautifully across walls and furnishings, from sophisticated dining spaces and elegant sitting rooms to cosy corners created for lingering over another cup. Because sometimes the simplest rituals carry the most extraordinary stories.
Put the kettle on. We’ll be here a while.
- Linen – £75
- Recycled linen – £80
- Organic cotton non FR -£60
- Velvet £90
- Recycled Velvet – £120
- Outdoor – £95
