Williamsburg Debuts New Collections

Home Textiles Today Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 7/26/2011 3:03:44 AM

ATLANTA - Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Williamsburg program is launching several new home furnishings collections with six of its licensees this week in Atlanta during the AmericasMart's Gift, Home & Rug markets.
     From palms and birds to pineapples, equestrian themes and magnolias, new Williamsburg products include decorative pillows by Michaelian Home, and gifts and home accents by Creative Co-Op, Department 56, Jim Shore, Andrea by Sadek, and Winward.
     Williamsburg noted that many of the new product assortments incorporate design aspects, such as fl orals and ikats, from the brand's home furnishing textiles lines developed by fabric house P.K. Lifestyles.
     "The breadth of the launches in Atlanta showcases the depth of Williamsburg's product offerings and the richness of the design inspiration found in Colonial Williamsburg's archive collections," said Jim Easton, vp of products for The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. "With debuts from six licensees, Williamsburg continues to blend today's trends with design traditions of the past."
     The Williamsburg Noble Palm collection of home décor and gift items by Creative Co- Op brings tropical style into the home with fi sh and turtle themed pieces with an ikat accent.
     Michaelian Home will debut two sporting pillows based on prints in the Colonial Williamsburg collection. The pillows, titled "On the Hunt," feature midnight black horses silhouetted against a plaid background in varying shades of red and blue.
     The purchase of Williamsburg products supports The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's award-winning educational programs and mission.