THIS AUTUMN sees award-winning designer and illustrator Rory Hutton make his homeware debut with a delightfully decorated range of linens celebrating one of Britain’s most important ceramics collections.

The designer has come together with upcoming, independent homeware brand Nara Cambridge to translate his signature style for this covetable new collection.

Infused with colour and charm, RORY HUTTON X NARA CAMBRIDGE includes a tablecloth, matching napkin and tea towel featuring a series of ten teapots, inspired by the ceramics of Cambridge’s world-renowned Fitzwilliam Museum. 

Largely from the 18^th century, the teapots include several fine examples of English creamware as well as a charming Staffordshire pot in the shape of a house.

“The significance of everyday household ceramics such teapots can sometimes be forgotten However, these pieces are an important part of our social and cultural heritage, symbols of much-loved rituals and often holding enormous sentimental value” explains Rory Hutton.

Helen Ritchie, Senior Curator of Modern & Contemporary Applied Arts at The Fitzwilliam Museum, adds: “It is wonderful to see teapots from the Fitzwilliam’s extensive and important collection of ceramics used in such a beautiful and imaginative way. Intended originally to be used in the home, it is charming to think of these teapots once again adorning people’s tables”.

Rory’s portfolio comprises of an impressive client list including many of the UK’s most prestigious arts, heritage, and cultural organisations – the Victoria & Albert Museum, the National Portrait Gallery, the Wallace Collection, Kew Gardens, and the Royal Opera House. His most prestigious commissions came earlier this year when he was invited by His Majesty King Charles III’s Highgrove Estate and Westminster Abbey to create designs to mark the Coronation. 

Though relatively new to the interiors’ scene, Nara Cambridge has already stamped its mark with a collection of high-quality homeware, making use of traditional techniques where it can.

RORY HUTTON X NARA CAMBRIDGE is no exception. The pair have worked with artisans in Rajasthan, India to combine traditional hand block print techniques with contemporary design.  Reimagining an ancient craft for the modern home whilst providing a dignified livelihood to local artisans.

Alexandra Bishop, Founder of Nara Cambridge adds: “RORY HUTTON X NARA CAMBRIDGE is joyful – capturing the quirky elegance of Rory Hutton’s design with all the practical benefits of beautifully block-printed fabrics. 

“Hand block printing is a very physical process which gives unpredictable results but, the imperfections add a painterly quality and are what makes this collection so charming”. 

The RORY HUTTON X NARA CAMBRIDGE collection is machine washable and looks just as elegant with a natural wrinkle as it does pressed to perfection. Each piece has been made using 100% cotton and created to wear with grace.

The collection is available from nara-cambridge.com. It is initially available in a timeless cobalt blue colourway.