We invite you into the radiant world of Sunflower Serenade, our new sunflower print collection

Awaken to the joy of summer with Sunflower Serenade! Let our vibrant collection bring the energy of sunny blooms and buzzing bees into your home.

Brighten every nook with joy and warmth.

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The Making of Sunflower Serenade

Take a behind-the-scenes peek into the creative journey our sunflower print takes, from paper sketch to block print fabric.

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Bring the golden glow of a sunflower field into your spaces with Sunflower Serenade. This captivating sunflower and bee print turns ordinary spaces into delightful, sunlit havens.

Sunflower Bedding

Bask in golden light with our sunflower bedroom essentials.

Photograph of a yellow bedspread featuring a sunflower print in yellow, orange, and green on a white backround

Sunflower Curtains

Frame your view with revitalizing sunflower blooms.

Photograph of a sunflower print curtain featuring yellow, orange, and green sunflowers on a ground of white

Sunflower Table Linen

Complete your sunflower kitchen decor with these charming sunflower print table linen.

Photograph of a sunflower tablecloth featuring yellow, orange, and green sunflower and bee botanic pattern on a ground of white

Sunflower Print Pillows

Dream on golden sunflower fields with our floral and botanic print pillows.

Photograph of a bee and sunflower botanic pattern featuring yellow, orange, green sunflowers on a background of white

The Inspiration Behind Sunflower Serenade

Warmest greetings from Anisha, owner and designer here at Saffron Marigold. I invite you to journey behind the scenes with me to get a closer look at Sunflower Serenade.

The Main Print

During the summer, there is a sunflower field I regularly stroll past in my neighborhood. There’s something incredibly uplifting about the way sunflowers turn their golden faces toward the sun, radiating positivity and warmth. I find myself drawn to the raw, untamed quality and vitality that sunflowers exude. A whole field of them becomes a visual infusion of sun-kissed optimism.

Hovering above this sea of gold, countless bees hum, diligently carrying out their crucial role in pollination, symbolizing the intricate web of life.

The main print in Sunflower Serenade captures this snapshot of nature and the raw, vibrant energy and beauty it radiates.

Photograph of a sketchbook and paint palette featuring a sunflower with bee print
Photograph of a sunflower print tablecloth with a lemonade pitcher and summery elements that complement the botanic print

The Complementary Print and Border Element

The complementary print and border is inspired by the sunflower’s leaves and stems, which twist and turn like nature’s calligraphy, forming a verdant tapestry that whispers tales of the earth and sun.

Designing the border and complementary elements that were inspired by the sunflowers’ leaves and stems required considerable creative effort.

Photograph of a fabric shower curtain featuring a sunflower print of yellow, orange, and green

Our field of sunflowers is embraced by an elegant foliage pattern featuring a botanical stripe and a petite chevron motif. This delicate border acts as a beautiful contrast against the organic charm of the main sunflower print.

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The Block Printing Process

The cornerstone of any woodblock printed collection is the meticulous carving of the outline block, along with the many ancillary blocks needed to bring the design to life.

Photograph of an artisan carving a wood block by hand that will be used to print a botanic print featuring a sunflower and bee pattern

Capturing the raw, untamed essence of sunflowers and the dynamic interaction between bees and sunflowers in print form was challenging. Additionally, achieving the right scale for all elements and ensuring that every color in our palette harmonized perfectly added to the complexity of the design process.

Photograph of an artisan studio with artisans printing a sunflower print collection

For the Sunflower Serenade collection, 20 intricately carved woodblocks were required to print the main motifs, borders, and complementary elements.

Our Sunflower Serenade collection is inspired by the beautiful interaction between sunflowers and their diligent pollinator, the bee. With this snapshot in mind, my aim was to capture nature’s vibrant energy and beauty.

Add a touch of beauty to your summer decor with this collection, but hurry—our first batch is limited. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on this exclusive print! Sunflower Serenade launches August 18.

Anisha Ghosh, Co-Owner & Designer

Style with substance and soul—our Sunflower Serenade collection is made by hand in collaboration with skilled artisans. The sunflower print is first hand-drawn, stenciled onto wooden blocks, carved, then printed by hand on fabric. Each linen is a work of art distinguished by the hand of the artisan, dye lot, and even weather during production.

This sunflower print is inspired by the raw, untamed beauty of nature and the vibrant relationship between sunflowers and their industrious pollinator, the honeybee. Soak up warmth, positivity, and sun-kissed optimism when you decorate with our revitalizing collection, Sunflower Serenade.

Your Saffron Marigold purchase provides tangible support that improves the lives of artisans and apprentices and their families, sustains the craft of block printing, and celebrates the original works of art that bring joy to your family in this moment and into the future.