Unlike certain other design disciplines, fabric design does not often create superstars.

Yes, certain names may eventually become well-known, but it seems much more rare than in, say, furniture or fashion design.

Especially when the designs adorn such down to earth items as tablecloths, placemats and tea towels.

One name I spotted recently is Toni Hermansson.

Apart from the fact that she is Swedish and designed for Boräs and Almedahls, I know nothing else about her.

Even her designs are difficult to track down – there seem to be precious few images of them to be found online, at least.

However, those I have found are well worth seeing.

Many of them have a bold, curvy, sensual, swirling quality about them which is very much of their 70’s heyday.

If anyone has seen more of Toni’s work, or knows any more about her, I would love it if you could share any links in the comments.

Some mysteries deserve to be solved. ♥