The Olympic Museum Collection
This striking collection of pillows is being manufactured in Britain for the British London 2012 Olympic Games by official licensee Jan Constantine.
Jan, who is renowned for her hand-embroidered textiles, is printing the pillows with vintage posters from past Olympic Games, that are reproduced from the Historic Collection of the Olympic Museum. The most prominent posters in the range were originally designed for the previous 1908 and 1948 British Olympic Games.
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The Regal Collection
We were all thrilled to see Prince William and Catherine Middleton finally tying the knot on 29th April this year at Westminster Abbey and what a happy and glorious occasion it was. To celebrate this happy event, I have designed a new collection with a regal theme – combining hearts, crowns and fancy lettering and in some cases our Union Jack heart motif. Each of the pieces in the collection will provide a wonderful memento of the couple’s special day and be something you can cherish for years to come.
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The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Collection
Manufactured under license, these beautiful items are all hand embroidered and the perfect way to mark such a significant event in history. The striking, contemporary designs make wonderful gifts and fabulous, iconic heirlooms for the future.
The full hand embroidered textile collection will include pillows, blankets, wall hangings, tapestry kits,lavender hearts and small zip up cases and are set to be released in stages leading up to the event.
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The Psychedelic Collection
My new Psychedelic Collection is outrageously funky with sixties vibes and bright iridescent colors. Flower-power is alive and well in these designs, which include psychedelic shapes and swirly lettering. Liven up a plain sofa or bedspread with a couple of these fantastic pillows and introduce a touch of the swinging sixties madness to your home.
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The Boho Collection
Jan Constantine, renowned for her iconic hand-embroidered textiles has launched her new Boho Collection.
This fabulous collection is appliqued and stitched in the old fashioned way with vibrant color onto a black or cream base.
Jan quote "My Boho collection was inspired by traditional folk embroidery and reworked with flowers, hearts and the word 'Love' which are all intrinsic to the Constantine brand."
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The Deck Of Cards Collection
Our striking Deck of Cards collection is a wonderfully vibrant ensemble which would add a theatrical touch to anybody’s home. This exciting collection depicts the King, Queen and Jack of Hearts, the Joker, Suite and Ace of Spades.
The exquisite detailing on both the pillows make these the ultimate gifts. Why not collect the whole set for maximum impact!
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The Diamond Jubilee Collection
Jan has been busy designing a striking collection to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June 2012. The only other British monarch to achieve a Diamond Jubilee was Queen Victoria in 1897, so we felt this very special occasion should not go unnoticed.
As Jan is recognised for her patriotism, she sees it as the perfect occasion to celebrate her majesty’s remarkable 60 year reign.
The fever is rising steadily as plans are being made for street parties, picnics and festivals, so get prepared and festoon your home with some of our fabulous memorabilia
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The Perfect Presents Collection
Jan has adapted some of her favorite pillow designs - featuring icons like her Union Jack Hearts to British Flag emblems - & created smaller versions. They look smart combined with a pile of full-size pillows or sit happily on their own. Either way,they make an ideal gift for any occasion - small but perfectly formed.
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The Luxurious Velvets Collection
As the name suggests, this collection has pieces made from beautifully luxurious velvets. Tactile and gorgeous, the hand embroidered designs are subtle and elegant and would provide a touch of sophistication in any home. The colors in this Collection are more neutral and would suit rooms where understated elegance is the keynote.
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The American Dream Collection
As it sounds, our American Dream Collection is full of favorite American images – like the stars and stripes. We have found different ways of using them – whether it’s a single star hand embroidered on a background of stripes or a scattering of appliqué stars on a plain fabric, or the whole flag contained within a heart. The idea is to use the designs in a fun, patriotic way.
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The Pop Art Collection
Still stitched in the traditional style using appliqué, cross stitch and blanket stitch, our Pop Art Collection is very striking, very decorative and very now.
It manages to evoke memories of the swinging sixties in a quirky, updated way, with a range of iconic images that appeal to most people’s sense of fun. This Collection constantly moves with the times and aims to reflect the look of ‘today’.
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The Vintage Rose Collection
Vibrant colors and tattoo-inspired designs have been combined to produce this striking sofa collection. Pink and red roses are hand embroidered onto a black or cream wool felt background. The inspiring emblems include the skull and Jan’s infamous ‘Love’ design. Both feature on pillows, lavender bags and tea cosies and nicely compliment our existing ranges.
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The British Collection
Patriotic designs taken from the English, Welsh and Scottish national themes are included in this Collection, which unashamedly flies the flag for Britain. Jan’s favorite design to-date is the British Isles map, which was inspired by old wartime embroideries, and also features in this collection.
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The I Love London Collection
My new ‘I Love London’ Collection celebrates all that is vibrant and fun-loving
about our capital city. For my designs, I have chosen some typically traditional icons – like the London taxi cab, red double-decker bus, and palace guards. Mixed with my favorite fancy lettering and Union Jack motifs – these designs also represent my nod to London’s successful bid for the 2012 Olympic Games. Everyone is already getting excited at the thought and here is one way you can celebrate at home!
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The Love and Hearts Collection
The Love and Hearts Collection is a fresh new range, designed with a hint of romance in the shape of classic hearts or the words 'love' or 'peace' skilfully embroidered or appliquéd onto cotton/linen, wool or velvet backgrounds. Other evocative emblems like cherubs and doves also feature.
This Collection is perfect for those looking to visibly show a loved one just how much they are appreciated - whether a husband or wife, mother or daughter or a cherished friend - everyone wants to be loved!
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The Bees and Bugs Collection
Inspired by a love of nature and reminiscent of the Art Nouveau movement a century ago, these beautiful winged creatures, which adorn our fabrics and accessories, have now established themselves as timeless favorites amongst our customers.
From dragonflies to butterflies, these carefully embroidered designs add character and a touch of whimsy to our lives.
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The Modern Gingham Collection
Our Modern Gingham Collection combines traditional gingham fabric in a variety of exciting colors with funky modern appliqué designs. Many of our iconic images that work so well on plain fabrics are given a new and unexpected twist with a gingham background.
You can also buy our fabric by the meter to create your own version of our designs or create something totally new!
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The Festive Collection
For the Christmas festival, as a tribute to this magical time, we have continued our signature theme of embroidered hearts. To compliment them we have included some new wool designs with embroidered snowflakes and appliqué cherubs and reindeer.
Whatever the design, our pieces will surely be a welcome addition to your festive decorating ideas.
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The Country Garden Collection
Inspired by the old hand embroideries worked by Jan's grandmother and great aunts between 1930 and 1950. It is a tribute to the last great movement in British hand embroidery. Some of the stitches on show include leaf, stem, daisy and buttonhole.
This Collection features the most traditional of all Jan’s designs, but they would sit happily in any style of home as beautiful and valued pieces.
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The Botanical Collection
The Botanical Collection features Jan's personal favorite flowers from the English country garden, some of them embellished with beautiful French knots. Wild strawberries and exquisite flowers like the lily, orchid and cabbage rose feature in this beautiful Collection.
These intricately hand embroidered pieces will stand the test of time and become highly collectible and exquisite heirlooms of the future.
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The Green Pop Art Collection
There has never been a better time to go green in your life!
Choose one of our pure wool pillows that combine zingy lime greens with creams and reds to give a fresh, modern look. Our jazzy multi-stripe pieces compliment them perfectly and would likewise team effectively with any of the plain colors depicted in the striped design.
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The Elise For Life Collection
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The Seaside Collection
The distinctive Seaside Collection was designed during happy holidays at the Constantine family's Cornish fisherman's cottage.
These nostalgic and charming pieces often entice our customers back for more. You don’t have to live beside the seaside to appreciate these classic images and the cheerful designs would brighten up any interior.
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