The Full Story
About Teresa Bunting
Embark on a journey through the story of Teresa Bunting, a visionary designer whose creative spirit was nurtured from childhood and blossomed into a brilliant career in textiles.
Chapter 1:
Roots of Inspiration
Both my parents were artists and fostered an environment rich in creativity and expression. My father, John Bunting, studied sculpture at the Royal College of Art, inspired by Henry Moore, where he met my mother, Romola, who specialized in ceramics. Our house in Yorkshire was adorned with my father’s sculptures and my mother’s ceramic illustrations, which shaped my early understanding of art. Their work, along with my family history of craftsmanship, profoundly influenced my artistic journey. Some of their pieces continue to inspire my designs today.
Chapter 2:
A Heritage of Artistry
Growing up in Rose Cottage, I was immersed in creativity, learning skills such as drawing, sewing and gardening from my mother. Our family's artistic heritage, including my great uncle's shoe making and our ancestors' tannery, enriched my understanding of craftsmanship. This environment inspired my passion for design, leading me to explore graphic design and soft sculpture during my school years. My parents' influence and our rich family history laid the foundation for my career in textiles. These early experiences instilled in me an appreciation for art and design that will last a lifetime.
Chapter 3:
Professional Beginnings
After graduating from college, I worked briefly at a design studio in Hampstead Heath and then at Texunion S.P.A on the Swiss-French border. In search of a warmer climate, I moved to Florence, Italy, during the economic boom. I joined Sarti Faliero's group with the new company Francis Cot, which supplied printed fabrics to top brands.
Chapter 4:
Adapting to Change
With the decline of Prato's textile industry, we moved to the Brenta Riviera, known for its shoe factories and Palladian villas. Inspired by Mariano Fortuny, I founded a print design studio. Later I worked as a consultant in Turkey, helping to consolidate fabric collections for Premier Vision in Paris.
Chapter 5:
A New Venture
After years of experience in the textile industry, I founded my own brand, Teresa Bunting Scarves, where I developed a unique method of combining original artwork with advanced technologies. This approach allows me to create exclusive designs and their color variations for silk printing.
Production is done through high-quality printing techniques, always respecting environmental sustainability. Each piece is made with care and precision, demonstrating my passion for creating unique items that rise to true masterpieces of art.
