he Wars of the Roses was a bitter power struggle between two branches of the same medieval Royal family, the Plantagenets.
At first glance it would appear that there wasn’t much beauty or nobility in a squabbling family feud, but having spent the last few years researching elements of this conflict, I discovered there was in fact real nobility behind the loyal men who chose to fight alongside them. I was also struck by the immense beauty in their art, heraldry and illuminated manuscripts. It was  this period in history that led me to create my first design.

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Wars of the roses scarf

This lavish design, inspired by the battle standards and heraldic emblems used during these wars, is  set on a ground of chainmail and depicts all the Royal Houses at the centre of this 30 year conflict.  Digitally printed on 12mm satin backed silk, gives a lustrous finish and an excellent soft drape, whilst also providing an almost double sided effect. Its generous dimensions of 60cm x 188cm and light weight means that it can be worn either as an elegant evening shawl or scrunched for an everyday scarf.

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Further information on British Battles: www.battlefieldstrust.com
For information on the battle of Towton: www.towton.org.uk 
Find out about the design process here