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| Images from Russian Textiles Book |
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| Images from my 1995 Oilily brochure |
I love granny chic but not just any granny, I have a particular thing for Russian granny chic! I have always loved Russian fabrics and interiors, the tiny floral prints mixed in with folk and Catholic imagery. Painted wood, gaudy roses and faded icons. I had the amazing opportunity to travel in Russia (along time ago with my back pack) and absorb all the beautiful pattern and colour. I loved Russian dolls and Icons way before they become flavour of the month. I have collected imagery that reflects this infatuation to prove it - I have an Oiliy brochure from 1995 (wow, now that is vintage) that was all art directed in a Russian style complete with Babushka Granny. I also have this beautiful book on
Russian Textiles that I could pour over for hours, the colours, patterns and textures are just so beautiful. I am not 100% sure why I have this infatuation but I would welcome a Russian Granny into my home any day and I would ask her to bring me a floral handkerchief to tie under my chin!
4 comments:
Hi Paula, wow post, so happy you found and shared your love of Russian vintage. It' just gorgeous!
Hi girls,
Thankyou for opening my eyes to RGC as I just assumed that it was a Swedish vibe that I was admiring on my market and antique jaunts.
Belinda x
Russian Granny Chic is now my new favourite type of granny chic! It blows Scottish Granny Chic right of of the water.
Lovely post.
These are really beautiful - I have a Russian granny myself - and have always had a thing for tiny floral prints all over kerchiefs, especially when they're tied over ears for working in the garden.
It's a pleasure to *meet* your blog!
Catherine @ The Spring (in Sydney)
http://www.thespringblog.com/
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