Cotton Lawn is not just cotton. It is a luxurious fabric originating in Loan, France. Loan, or Lawn, fabric was made from linen in the 1500s, but by the early 1900s cotton fibers were used to give a subtle sheen and more vibrancy to colour.
Liberty of London use their own brand of cotton lawn called Tana Lawn, named after Lake Tana in Ethiopia.
Les Papillons cotton lawn is printed in Ireland, using paintings by Caroline Dilworth whose studio is on the outskirts of Irvinestown.
There is a special offer on the Les Papillons cotton lawn shawls during the month of May. Click the link: https://lespapillons.co.uk/collections/clothing
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