By
evad // November 24, 2008
Color inspiration by way of two wonderful flickr sets from xtinalamb and one from Monceau. Many of these great designs and color palettes are from the famed hankie designer Tammis Keefe.
"Keefe began working as a textile designer in the 1940's. She began designing for Kimbal scarves in 1953. Her designs are typically 1950s - full of whimsy and those great 50s colors: pink, turquoise, gold and black."
"Keefe's designs were often inspired by her travels. One can find Oriental, Arabian nights, and European castle themed hankies. She also did hankies featuring American cities and attractions."
"There are hundreds to choose from, as Keefe was quite prolific, especially considering that she died in 1960, and had such a short career." - quote link
For more inspiration from handkerchiefs and Tammis Keefe jump over to this flickr group.
Written by evad
www.colourlovers.comDavid Sommers has been loving color as COLOURlovers' Blog Editor-in-Chief for the past two years. When he's not neck deep in a rainbow he's loving other things with The Post Family (http://thepostfamily.com/), a Chicago-based art blog, artist collective & gallery.
Lacey
Thank you for posting this. It's educational and very interesting.
Lacey
angelafaye
I have a fascination with vintage colours and anything art that is vintage .
tenkerasu
tuccidesign
love the crocodiles!
joabear
rwallen
Pinkgogo
MadSilence
After my mother died we saved many of her vintage scarves. Many colorful & unusual designs.
ejasoft
thank you
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