{"product_id":"paperblanks-floralia-maxi-hardback-journal-dot-grid-192-pages-pb8140-1","title":"Paperblanks Floralia Maxi Hardback Journal – Dot Grid, 192 Pages","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapture your ideas, plans and memories in this Floralia maxi hardback journal from Paperblanks, with 192 dot grid pages of 120 gsm acid-free paper.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe eternal appeal of a classic floral design is captured in the work of Irish illustrator William Kilburn (1745–1818). With winding twigs and colourful petals set against an inky black background, this Floralia design is emblematic of Kilburn’s ability to blend local and exotic flora into a harmonious pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind the Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe eternal appeal of a floral design is captured in the botanical art of Irish illustrator William Kilburn. Kilburn (1745–1818) was the artist behind the life-sized watercolours and signed etchings in William Curtis’ 18th-century book on botany \u003cem\u003eFlora Londinensis\u003c\/em\u003e and also a leading calico designer and printer in his own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilar in style to the work of Arts \u0026amp; Crafts promoter William Morris, Kilburn’s patterns predate Morris’ by nearly a century. Kilburn’s sense of freedom and play is contrasted by Morris’ sharply stylised and closely repeated patterns. With winding twigs, colourful petals and whimsical blossoms, Kilburn’s unique ability to blend local flora with exotic plants is on full display in this design. Truly a celebration of florals, we’ve named this design after the ancient Roman Floralia festival, which honoured Flora, the goddess of flowering plants. Though this William Kilburn design is from the late 1700s, its appeal is timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike Morris, Kilburn and his work played a significant role in influencing the decorative artists who followed, even during his own lifetime. As his art became more popular it began to be knocked off by lesser artisans and mass production facilities. When he found that his work was being so widely replicated, Kilburn sought to protect his artistic intellectual property. He became an activist for artists’ rights, going to court to protect copyright in the textile industry, paving the way for future textile artists to flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSadly, despite his best efforts, Kilburn was unsuccessful in stopping the pirates. His designs continued to be imitated and he died bankrupt in 1818. It is our honour to bring this William Kilburn print back to life. 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