Using the artwork of Shanghai-based artist Sarah Chen, the Liberty Design Studio have arranged motifs in an elegant Tree of Life design. Voluptuous Peonies nestle amongst a fragrant scattering of blossom and ripe fruit, while exquisite birds and butterflies flutter amongst the foliage. This print is a celebration of the Chen’s most iconic designs and showcases the delicate tonality of colour achieved by the artists’ specialist silk painting technique.

“I can feel the pleasure that Sarah takes in her work, the virtuosity of her painting is a celebration of all that is beautiful in traditional chinoiserie, but with a modern magical realism. It’s hard not to admire their talent as flower painters at Emile and Chen. Their skill in creating such beautiful designs is so inspiring.” – Keren Protheroe, Head Archivist

Composition: 100% Cotton 

Roll Width (finished/usable): 1.36m/1.33m 

Weight: 76 g/sqm, 104g/lm 

Care: Wash 40℃, line dry

Capsule Collection AW24 - Eastern Voyage Collection - Spotlighting the long-standing influence of Chinese design on Liberty, for the Eastern Voyage collection the Design Studio worked closely with four Chinese artists to bring their stories to life, in a collaborative practice that speaks to the heart of the Liberty ethos. The narratives expressed in their work are often inspired by their country, whether through the use of centuries-old techniques or the depiction of elements that are culturally inseparable from life in China. In a celebration of contrasts, eight carefully curated designs transcend aesthetic boundaries by giving us a glimpse into each artist’s unique perspective and creative expression.