Darwin’s Journey B Liberty Fabrics Tana Lawn® Cotton

Taking inspiration from Darwin’s travels around the world and of the intricate illustrations he made on his trip, this design pays homage to the early use of colour pigments to describe the treasures of the natural world. In a historical nod to Darwin’s time, it has been only partially coloured – during this era paints were very expensive, and many paintings were left unfinished. This print is part of the Spectrum story of the Spring/Summer 2024 collection – influenced by eclectic modern art movements, from the bold complementary hues of Fauvism to the synesthete musicality of the Orphists, with designs paying tribute to a vibrant array of colourful phenomena and pigment conception.

“Colour! What a deep and mysterious language, the language of dreams.” – Paul Gaugin

For Spring/Summer 2024, The Liberty Kaleidoscope takes us on the most vivid journey of all – through the rainbow, into a prismatic universe of colour. For this collection the Liberty Fabrics designers engaged with print’s most elemental pigments, assembled here into four compelling stories: ‘Spectrum’, ‘Red’, ‘Blue’ and ‘Yellow’. The collection explores the cultural, natural and historical components that make up the light and shade of everything around us, taking us into the heart of each hue. Join us to become immersed in kaleidoscopic colour, unlike anything we’ve done before.

Tana Lawn® is an ultra-fine cotton, cool and durable with a silk-like touch. Liberty Fabrics is known for its iconic print designs, bespoke fabric technology, unique print quality and striking colour vibrancy.  Tana Lawn® Cotton is suitable for all types of sewing, dressmaking, quilting and crafts.