Paperblanks Anemone/Floralia Washi Tape – Pack of 2

Add a flourish of colour and artistry to journal spreads, cards and gift wrap with this Anemone/Floralia washi tape set from Paperblanks.

Using authentic Japanese washi tape paper, metallic foiling and a touch of varnish for protection, our Anemone/Floralia washi tape set will bring a pop of colour to your bullet journal spread. This double-pack is inspired by two of Willam Kilburn’s best known textile designs.

The Story Behind the Design

William Kilburn: Anemone & Floralia

The eternal appeal of a classic floral design is captured in the work of Irish illustrator William Kilburn (1745–1818). The artist behind William Curtis’ Flora Londinensis, a comprehensive book on 18th-century English botany, Kilburn was also a leading designer and printer of calico.

With winding twigs, colourful petals and undulating seaweed, Kilburn’s unique ability to blend local flora with exotic plants is on full display in this design. This characteristic sense of creative freedom became so sought after that by the late 1700s his style was widely imitated. To protect his signature patterns, Kilburn became an activist for artists’ rights, fighting in court to defend copyright in the textile industry.

Sadly, Kilburn was unsuccessful in stopping his designs from being copied, and he died bankrupt in 1818. It is our honour to bring an original William Kilburn print back to life here. His name may not be familiar, but we see Kilburn’s influence in the work of textile artists like William Morris who have followed in his footsteps, and in the copyright laws that protect artists today.

• Original artwork: Textile design by William Kilburn
• Era: late 1700s
• Region: England

Product Details

• Dimensions: 15 × 45 × 45 mm
• Design: Anemone/Floralia
• Series: Washi Tape Mixed Pack
• Pack of two complementary designs
• Authentic Japanese washi tape paper
• Decorative metallic foiling
• 10 metres of high-quality patterned tape per roll
• Weight: 30 g
• Product code: PA8162-3 | ISBN: 9781439781623

About Paperblanks

Paperblanks works with museums, libraries, galleries and artists around the world to faithfully reproduce remarkable artwork, historic bindings and treasured manuscripts, bringing the same care and craftsmanship found in its celebrated journals to every accessory.