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All
of our prints are designed , hand screen printed and
dyed in Clovelly. Designs begin life as a painting
and are transformed photographically onto silk screens.
We mix our own dyes and print onto all types of silk
and wool.
Each colour requires a separate screen. Each screen
is placed onto the silk which has been prepared for
print and stretched onto a long print table. Once
printed the fabric is dried and then 'fixed' by steaming.
Devore is a 'burn out' method of treating fabric where
we print a pattern onto a silk / viscose velvet using
a special print paste which is then baked, washed
back to white and then dyed.
All of Clovelly Silk products are made up in the U.K
and our scarves are hand rolled by local ladies.
The pattern 'Downalong' is a design inspired by the
beautiful fishing village of Clovelly, depicting it's
cottages and cobbled streets.
The 'Lundy' design takes its inspiration from the
rugged cliffs, wild flowers and rolling seas of Lundy
Island.
How it all started!
From
leaving art school Ann has spent her life working
as a textile designer.
She gained a background steeped in classic design
and colour when she worked at Liberty of London Prints,
where she was head of the design studio.
After 10 years Ann left and moved with her husband
Bill and family to Devon where she became a consultant
to Tie Rack as well as being commissioned to design
for various groups such as English Heritage and The
Royal Academy.
Ann & Bill started their own company ‘Ann
Jarvis Designs’ in the picturesque Devon fishing
village of Clovelly.
At
her workshop ‘Clovelly Silk’ they design
and hand print luxurious silk, wool, velvet devores
and accessories. They also source and sell a selection
of complimentary day and evening bags.
In
a new venture Ann is producing a range of tapestry
designs using the ‘painterly’ style that
she has made her own. This new range is to be launched
at the NEC February 2004 at The International Craft
and Hobby Fair incorporating Stitches 2004. More details
coming to this site soon!
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