Yardia

The swirling fabrics and delicate patterns of Regency and Victorian dresses are juxtaposed with the witty phraseology of the women who wore them in this elegant Etsy shop. Yardia is the creation of Seattle-based artist and teacher, Brigida Swanson. Offerings in her shop include original pen and ink drawings, limited-edition Gocco prints, hand-printed cards and card sets, and embellished moleskine journals.

“I'm currently obsessed with making art inspired by nineteenth century apparel and literature,” says Swanson, “especially that of my favorite writer, Jane Austen.” Her current assortment of artworks includes words of wisdom from literary greats Emily Dickinson, Charlotte Bronte, William Shakespeare and, of course, Jane Austen. Expertly-selected Romantic pastel and Victorian jewel-toned papers complement specialty inks on each carefully-crafted and delicate design—artwork that recalls the intensive workmanship and intimate intricacies of a Victorian gown.

To purchase items from Yardia’s Etsy Shop or to learn more about Yardia, please visit: http://www.yardia.etsy.com. If you’d like to become a fan of Yardia on Facebook, please visit:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yardia/81426801701.

(Photos (from top): Charlotte Bronte print - Upward (violet), Jane Austen Print – Do Not Faint, Jane Austen Card – Only of You. All Photos Courtesy of Yardia.)