Acanthia Repeat Pattern

✨ The Acanthia Repeating Pattern ✨

This pattern was inspired by a few things, actually!
Watch through to see it in different settings — bedding, dresses, teacups, wallpaper — & a little behind the scenes. Then tell me: which style do you prefer for this pattern? What suits it best? 💙

Inspiration:
Firstly, my sister-in-law is Greek. Linda married my brother Alan when I was 11, which inspired me to try and learn Greek (that didn’t go too well!). Mum even bought these really expensive cassette tapes with a special recorder back in the early 80s. I found it so difficult to learn — for me, anyway!

Linda’s parents had a deli in Darlinghurst, & I used to stay there & serve in their shop. I think that’s what first inspired me to one day have my own shop — which I did… six of them, actually! I’m cured now, lol. I paint food instead of selling it! I only just realised the connection while writing this. So, I had an early start in learning all things Greek. 😊

Secondly, when Mamma Mia came out, I absolutely loved it! Growing up in the 70s, I was the biggest ABBA fan and always wanted to be Agnetha (Anna) & marry Björn. I’d be there, singing into my hairbrush to every ABBA song. Anyway, back to the inspiration — in the movie, Sophie wears this white flowing blouse with blue embroidery down the neckline. I’ve searched for one like it ever since, but now I get to design my own pattern, print it on fabric, and make something similar myself — probably a dress.

Thirdly, my husband, daughters, & I travelled to Europe in 2015, and when we finally made it to Greece, it was everything I’d hoped for — inviting, warm, and full of friendly, kind people. The food was delicious, & the frappés… unforgettable! The inspiration for this type of pattern is endless — the colours, the style, the atmosphere — I just love it. Now that I’ve made one, I know I’ll make more. I mean, who doesn’t love this blue? 💙

Description:
Modern neoclassical repeat featuring stylised acanthus leaves, subtle scrolls, & a structured column layout, all in a serene Greek blue monochrome palette. Elegant, timeless, & versatile, Acanthia is ready for licensing across textiles, homewares & more.

Design: Original illustration by Jenni Rogers.  

Pattern Size: Pattern size can vary with each design, so please get in touch if you need this print on a particular scale.

Customisation: Each design can be customised to suit your product and audience, including the scale, composition and colour palette. Please note that all customisation requests are carried out at an hourly design fee of $50 + gst per hour. 

File Type: This file will be provided as a JPG File 64 x 64cm & 300 dpi.  Please specify if a PSD or PDF file is required. 

Printing Method: I recommend that this design be digitally printed.

Exclusive License:  the pattern will be exclusive to your brand for a 2-year period.  An email will be sent out 3 months prior to the completion date with the option to renew.  The pattern will be exclusive to your category only - ie: if your product is in the baby category, the pattern cannot be re-licensed in that same space, however it could be licensed in the stationary, wallpaper, phone case categories, etc. This pattern is limited for use in five categories only.  

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Copyright: All designs remain the Copyright of Sweet art by Jenni