* Small square handkerchief * Rolled edges * Edenham Tana Lawn Cotton print, a gorgeous bold floral print reminiscent of botanical illustrations * Machine washable * Do not tumble dry 100% Cotton H: 27cm; W: 27cm NWOT - I bought it at Liberty on Carnaby Street and have just been staring at it with hearts in my eyes. Since the late 1890s Liberty has been experimenting with cotton lawn, a smooth plain weave prized for its ultra-soft and durable qualities. In the early 1930s, Liberty’s then-Cotton Buyer William Hayes Dorell helped to establish a new Liberty signature, Tana Lawn cotton – and a brand legend was born. The ground-breaking product was named after Lake Tana in Ethiopia, where its unique long-staple cotton fibres originated. Back in the UK the silk-like threads were spun into lustrous form, printed with colourful ink, and turned into a material that would change the textile industry forever.