Wee Birdy: What to take home Wednesday: Vintage Union Jack cushions

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January 10, 2008

What to take home Wednesday: Vintage Union Jack cushions

Anglophiles will love these embroidered cushions, made from vintage Union Jack flags by London designer Kate Halfpenny. £85, from Luna and Curious.

Luna and Curious
198 Brick Lane
London E1 6SA
Tel: 020 7033 4411

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Opening hours:
Thursday to Sunday 12pm-6pm

Nearest tube: Liverpool Street

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10 Jan 2008 01:51:00 | London homewares, London souvenirs, Shopping in E1, Shopping in East London

3 Comments

what a great concept - and so beautifully executed too. my resolution is HANDMADE, HOMEMADE AND VINTAGE before NEW, so this is perfect!

Posted by: January 10, 2008 at 10:51 AM

Very Cool Brittania. I saw similar at Cock Pit Arts, Clerkenwell, so I wonder if they are same designer? They also had lampshades, teatowels, pillow cases etc

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