We are interested in what fabric can bring to life. This journal is a celebration of the lifestyle, culture and design that influences what we do.
Journal
Thoughtfully designed and luxurious to touch, our outdoor ranges fit seamlessly into transitional and indoor spaces. In a superior blend of comfort and performance our outdoor textiles offer qualities including UV, stain, and mildew resistance, and are often even machine washable. Stronger cleani...
Soft and strong, olefin (also known as polypropylene) is a preferred textile for outdoor use due to its durability, cleanability, and colourfastness. The virgin and recycled olefin production processes use less energy and water than those used for other synthetic fibres, and both textiles are 100...
From neatly tailored to exaggerated flounce, the style of a soft blind can influence the atmosphere of an interior in the same way a curtain header can. In this article we define the four most common styles of soft blinds: Roman, Austrian, London, and Balloon, and illustrate some of each styles m...
A fable is a story, and this collection celebrates the act of storytelling through textiles. Studying the ways we choose to layer colour, design, and texture with heirloom furniture and gathered curiosities to carefully blend the old with the new. The Oriental influence running through Fable is m...
Inspired by a love for travel, adventure, furniture, and objects, brother-sister duo Jenny and Adam Liebson opened Orient House, a treasure trove of Asian and African antiques, in Sydney nearly three decades ago. Unique pieces from Orient House have enhanced the storytelling of numerous James Dun...
“We wanted to bring a bit of the world’s magic into people’s homes and help create spaces that feel as unique and full of character as the places we’ve explored.”
“We wanted to bring a bit of the world’s magic into people’s homes and help create spaces that feel as unique and full of character as the places we’ve explored.”
'Fable' meaning storytelling, evokes our shared desire to pass on stories and memories through textiles. An evolution of our earlier Habitat collection, Fable draws on mid-century modern design with a continued focus on materiality, nurturing a unique sense of personality through the assemblage o...
An appreciation for the organic aesthetic of handcrafted fabrics remains close to the heart of textile enthusiasts. Whilst the current romanticism of handloom and embroidery techniques is an extension of interior trends like Wabi Sabi or Cocooning, taking an artisanal approach places greater emph...
When designing textiles in our James Dunlop studio, no two days are the same. At any given moment our designers will be working on multiple textile collections. One may be nearing release, requiring photoshoots or behind the scenes content, and one may be in the midst of development, as designers...
