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Starburst

Furnishing Fabric
2006 (designed), 2006 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Natasha Marshall graduated from Glasgow School of Art in Printed and Knitted Fabrics, setting up her fabric company, Squigee in 1997. Her fresh, hand printed designs proved extremely popular with the boutique hotel market and international hospitality venues. In 2004 she re-launched her fabrics and wall coverings under the Natasha Marshall brand at 100% Design, London.

Marshall is inspired by architecture and the urban environment, as well as Britain's historic floral tradition. Her designs are characterised by bold colour combinations and simple abstract patterns. Her playful, style is well suited to the retro trend in domestic interiors, whilst her use of cotton velvets appeals to those wishing to create a sense of luxury in their interiors.

'Starburst' is characteristic of her use of a simple geometric pattern printed on grey cotton velvet, a subtle but luxurious fabric designed to create an air of comfort and warmth.


Object details

Category
Object type
Titles
  • Starburst (assigned by artist)
  • Urban Velvets (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Printed cotton velvet
Brief description
Furnishing fabric, three metre length of printed cotton velvet, slate, 'Starburst', from the 'Urban Velvet Collection', Natasha Marshall, UK, 2006.
Physical description
Three metre length printed cotton velvet furnishing fabric in slate colourway. The design is based on a simple geometric representation of sun rays extending from a central circle. Pattern repeat 64 cms.
Dimensions
  • Length: 300cm
  • Width: 125cm
Credit line
Given by Today Interiors Limited
Object history
N/A
Production
Design No. UV0X3. Batch No. 15256
Summary
Natasha Marshall graduated from Glasgow School of Art in Printed and Knitted Fabrics, setting up her fabric company, Squigee in 1997. Her fresh, hand printed designs proved extremely popular with the boutique hotel market and international hospitality venues. In 2004 she re-launched her fabrics and wall coverings under the Natasha Marshall brand at 100% Design, London.

Marshall is inspired by architecture and the urban environment, as well as Britain's historic floral tradition. Her designs are characterised by bold colour combinations and simple abstract patterns. Her playful, style is well suited to the retro trend in domestic interiors, whilst her use of cotton velvets appeals to those wishing to create a sense of luxury in their interiors.

'Starburst' is characteristic of her use of a simple geometric pattern printed on grey cotton velvet, a subtle but luxurious fabric designed to create an air of comfort and warmth.
Collection
Accession number
T.122-2011

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Record createdSeptember 26, 2011
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