At Lineage Design Co., we pay homage to this enduring tradition by carefully selecting and curating antique fabrics, wallpapers, and heirloom furnishings. Our collection reflects the serene romance and timeless beauty of living in an English country, offering a unique opportunity to bring this rich heritage into your home.

The English countryside—sprawling meadows, winding hedgerows, and lush gardens—has been the muse for generations of textile designers. Florals, vines, pastoral scenes, and botanical motifs spilled from England’s famed gardens onto the woven and printed fabrics that filled country houses, creating a deep and harmonious connection with nature.

Perhaps the most iconic of these fabrics, Chintz tells a story of empire and exchange. Chintz was hand-painted initially in India and imported by the East India Company, sparking a textile revolution in 17th-century England. Its delicate florals and exotic motifs captured the imagination of a country increasingly tied to global trade routes.

Even today, a chintz-draped drawing room feels as much a part of the English country tradition as a blooming rose arbor.

The explosion of Victorian wallpapers and upholstery fabrics mirrored a cultural fascination with nature, Gothic romanticism, and global motifs—a trend fed by Britain’s expanding empire.

In an era where domestic interiors became stage sets for social aspiration, textiles played a pivotal role in weaving together personal taste, social standing, and national identity. They were not just decorative elements but a reflection of the English way of life.

English homes became seamless extensions of their gardens—natural, layered, and blooming even in winter.

Across the Atlantic, colonial America eagerly imported English textiles and design ideals. Floral chintzes, block-printed linens, and embroidered crewelwork adorned the early American home—especially among the wealthy elite who sought to recreate the gentility of England. Textiles were among the most prized possessions transported from Britain, a tangible connection to the motherland.

Note:The patterns of English country textiles—delicate florals, scrolling vines, historic motifs—fit naturally into this nostalgia-driven design movement, bridging centuries and continents with their timeless appeal.

Even as industrialization surged, block printing remained a treasured tradition.Figures like William Morris insisted on the value of handcraftsmanship, creating textiles rich with layered color, intricate patterning, and an unmistakable human touch. 

Today, block-printed textiles, with their tiny imperfections and saturated colors, embody an authenticity that resonates more than ever—a testament to the ongoing beauty of the hand-made.

At Lineage Design Co., we curate antique fabrics, wallpapers, and heirloom furnishings that allow you to layer your home with the beauty, history, and craftsmanship of generations past.