Imprints & Ink is an Irish fashion and illustration brand which creates unique luxury scarves and fine art prints. Drawing inspiration from Dublin’s beautiful botanical archives, my original illustrations and designs are created from my home studio in Kildare.
Imprints & Ink is a new Irish fashion and illustration brand founded by Claire Malone, a recent printed textile design graduate of NCAD. Drawing inspiration from Dublin’s beautiful botanical archives, she creates original illustrations and luxury printed scarves from her home studio in Kildare.
““After leaving school I decided to study at NCAD, Dublin, which had been a lifelong dream of mine. Originally, I had thought I would pursue a degree in fine art because of my love of creating detailed paintings and drawings but I soon discovered the endless possibilities of a field that was entirely new to me- the field of design.
I studied printed textile design which explores the design applications of image, colour and pattern in fashion and interior contexts. This course allowed me to combine all of the aspects of art and design that I enjoyed- painting, drawing, photography, screen printing and digital design.””
Imprints & Ink’s “Rare Treasures” collection incorporates botanical imagery of some of our rarest native plant species to shine a light on the importance of their conservation and protection. The collection features a series of limited edition botanical fine art prints which capture the tiny details of Ireland’s threatened plants and flowers as a way of preserving their likeness and to increase awareness of the importance of biodiversity.
Each print is a high-quality reproduction of her original graphite pencil artwork and is printed on gallery quality acid free paper to ensure that each artwork will stand the test of time and be enjoyed for many years to come. The intricate drawings are reproduced locally in a specialist imaging studio and are available both framed and unframed. The simple solid wood frames feature a black painted finish, their modern style offers a timeless look which compliments the monochromatic artwork perfectly.
Imprints & Ink’s colourful printed scarves are available in luxurious pure silk qualities. Each scarf features a different threatened native plant species and depicts botanical subject matter from archival collections. These printed scarves capture the plants in an evocative way by borrowing inspiration from the wild and remote corners of Ireland where they grow. A palette inspired by the moody tones of rural Irish landscapes combines subtle and muted colours with richer shades to create contrasting combinations. Vibrant colours and earthy tones of purple-grey and rust create modern and fashion-forward designs.
