Hilliard Silk Damask

Hilliard Silk DamaskOriginally known simply as 'Bird', this G. F. Bodley design was first woven as a silk in 1976 and renamed after Nicholas Hilliard, the Renaissance miniaturist. The design was found as a sketch in one of Bodley's books dating to around 1870. 'Hilliard' is seemingly inspired by a medieval tapestry style called millefleur or 'a thousand flowers', but shows strong influences from William Morris, with whom Bodley worked for a time. The Watts 'Hilliard' is

The Bolton Mitre is in the Watts ‘standard’ shape

A matching Spanish cope with stole is available here

Width of base: 4

The lovingly embroidered orphreys on our ‘Comper Cathedral’ silk damask commemorate saints from across the ages

Lavabo Towels 9" x 18" (24cm x 46cm) Plain Huckaback style linen

but shows strong influences from William Morris

Fleur de lys and quatrefoil motifs can be seen woven against a variety of colours of silk

Minerve hallmarkGoldsmith : POUSSIELGUE-RUSANDWeight: 544 g - height: 29

The cotton composition of this Cloth of Gold provides a weight and drape that is perfect for traditional Roman or Spanish vestments

Chapel with White Chi Rho - 10" x 13" (25cm x 34cm)

and available in a luminous gilt version

these stoles are the perfect way to honour the incredible achievement of the Bicentennial