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Home Furnishings Catalogues
This is probably the most famous of Laura Ashleys' publications.
The first catalogue was simply a double sided leaflet as shown in this photo. Laura was initially reluctant to publish a catalogue as she worried restricting the range to specific designs would stifle her creativity. In 1981 they produced the first full catalogue and they were updated annually with occasional seasonal leaflets. In 2001 they began producing the catalogues twice a year and this continued until the companies sad demise in 2020.
The first four catalogues shown here are the rarest. Within the archive we are lucky enough to have a copy of every catalogue produced. They are an invaluable research aid.
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Home Accessories
Find here an variety of home accessories.
Patchwork Quilts
Laura was inspired to start her business after a visit to a WI patchwork exhibition. Patchwork Kits and Quilts were an integral part of the early product range
Sample Books
We have a wide variety of sample books.
China
Laura Ashley have produced a wide range of exclusive china items over the decades
