Silk and Bears

Women's Grey Waterlily House

The same glasshouse, after dark. Giant lily pads rest on water gone almost black, lit only by the pale silver tracery of the ironwork above. Waterlilies open in orchid pink and lilac, and the scene is held inside a fine gold border. The design was inspired by the giant water lilies grown under glass at Kew, which flower for two nights only. It is printed on both sides, so the pattern holds through a knot or over a shoulder. The cloth is 70 percent wool and 30 percent mulberry silk, warmer than silk twill without any bulk. Every edge is rolled and stitched by hand. The 90 by 90 cm square is presented in a Silk and Bears gift box. Dry clean only. Do not machine wash. Cool iron on the reverse if needed. Store folded away from direct sunlight. Avoid contact with perfume, hairspray and jewellery to protect the hand-rolled hem. Dry clean only. Do not machine wash. Cool iron on the reverse if needed. Store folded away from direct sunlight. Avoid contact with perfume, hairspray and jewellery to protect the hand-rolled hem. Wool 70%, Silk 30% Colour: grey