Thackray of England was born from a deep-rooted passion for British design, poetry, and the expressive power of pattern. The brand’s journey began in the heart of the English countryside, where nature, solitude, and quiet beauty serve as a constant source of inspiration. With origins stretching back to the 1940s in the fabric and printing industry of Derbyshire, creativity has always been woven into the fabric of the Thackray name.

The idea for Thackray emerged while working across illustration and pattern design, drawing on influences from both global cultures and the natural world. These early explorations sparked a desire to move away from overly complex, traditional motifs in favour of bold simplicity — where clean lines, abstract forms, and vibrant colour could take centre stage.

Thackray believes in the power of restraint: that true elegance lives in the ‘less is more’. This ethos is at the heart of the brand’s aesthetic — refined yet playful, timeless yet daring.

It was a chance encounter with a beautifully aged scarf, draped effortlessly over a chair in a stately home, that revealed the untapped potential of the scarf as a medium. Scarves offer a rare and intimate canvas — a space where art and fashion can meet, where design can be worn, collected, and cherished. They allow a designer's vision to live freely, to dance with colour and concept in a way few other garments can.

Rooted in rural life, inspired by poetry, and shaped by the British landscape, Thackray of England reimagines the scarf as a statement of both personal style and artistic expression. Each piece is a celebration of creativity — a wearable poem, a gesture of beauty, and a connection to a rich heritage of design.