A dive into our archive led to the rediscovery of the Folly Cove Designers, a guild of women artisans who worked in Cape Ann, Massachusetts, and designed for Schumacher during the 1940 and ’50s. Mostly self-taught, the
Folly Cove Designers produced charming, unpretentious designs that were first sketched and carved into linoleum blocks, then hand-printed onto textiles and other materials. Largely inspired by their New England surroundings, the group was known for cheerful, picturesque scenes from country life and a flat, folksy aesthetic. We are thrilled to revive some of their wonderful patterns in Folly Cove, a collection of printed textiles and wallcoverings that are as appealing today as they were when Schumacher introduced them more than half a century ago.
● The Folly Cove collection captures the artisanal look and imperfect beauty of the original handcrafted goods.
● The patterns in this collection have a charming simplicity and Scandinavian vibe that feel perfectly at home in today’s interiors.
● Printed on fabrics, trims and wallpapers, these graphic silhouetted designs are remarkably versatile and mix beautifully with other patterns.
Produced by Tori Mellott and Kate Gilhool
Edited by Szwonderworks
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