Emma Mawston Collection
Emma Mawston drew inspiration from the RNLI’s rich, 200-year history and has created a stunning print design, full of thoughtful symbolism. From the yellow rose, representing the friendship and joy found in RNLI communities. To the star boat badge that symbolises a beacon of hope, which the RNLI is to everyone they rescue.
RNLI 200 Limited Scarf
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RNLI 200 Limited Rucksack
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RNLI 200 Limited Cushion
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RNLI 200 Limited Tea Set
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RNLI 200 Limited Clutch Bag
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RNLI 200 Limited Velvet Crossbody Bag
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Designer Emma Mawston
Emma’s initial sketch work began with admiring archival images and cutting up print-outs of RNLI badges. She researched the symbolism of different flowers and sea life. As she listened to rescue stories told by lifeboat crews, she sketched her design.
Emma’s sketch was then traced onto a wooden board to represent the early RNLI lifeboats. The grains in the wood created the sea. The design was then painted with dried up tubes of gouache, recycled from past projects. Finally, it was professionally photographed and printed.
Designer Emma Mawston
About Adamley
Our RNLI 200 Limited Scarf has been created by traditional silk printers, Adamley Textiles. They are based in Macclesfield, Cheshire, which was once the centre of the English silk weaving industry. Drawing on the skills of local silk dyers and printers, Adamley Textiles keep traditional Macclesfield hand-printed silk alive.
For this special scarf, Emma Mawston’s design was printed digitally. Then the silk fabric went through a bath to fix the colours, and stretched to limit shrinkage. It was then carefully inspected and measured.
