Ring a Ring o' Roses Wool/Silk Shawl 135 in Marshmallow/Rhubarb

Ring a Ring o’ Roses: a sweet and cheerful poesy believed to have been written about The Black Death which swept London in the 14th century; a fate from which even royalty were not spared. In this design, a fluffy ragdoll kitten gazes at the viewer, drawing them in with glassy doe-eyes. It sits daintily, tail curled, and head tilted in an inquisitive and innocent manner, and it wears a delightful satin ribbon and bell around the neck and head. Below the kitten, a paper illustration of Buckingham Palace is nailed to the worn stone plinth; the poster beginning to curl and tear as unruly flowers burst their way through its centre, demonstrating that nature will always find its course. As we look closer, the kitten lifts its front paw to step towards the viewer, precariously treading a curl of disintegrating paper, its structure sure to give way. Surrounding the central scene, a ring of botanical posies, English garden flowers found within the grounds of the palace.

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