Beijing to Istanbul: Designer Coco Fennell’s Picks

Beijing to Istanbul: Designer Coco Fennell’s Picks

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  An enamelled silver ewer, Mughal, India, 17th/18th century.
  Estimate £7,000–10,000.

  This has a jewel-like quality to it which I really love. I once went to an amazing tea shop in Morocco where a man sold me a 'special' tea served up from a pot like this. He said it would enhance my romantic life... it hasn't worked so far!
  
  

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  A Moulded Qingbai ‘Peony’ Box and Cover, Song Dynasty.
  Estimate £2,000–3,000.

  This Chinese ceramic peony box is beautiful because of the very ornate details. I have always loved ceramics and used to create my own so always like to look at the techniques of how things like this are made.
  
  

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  A nobleman with attendant, India, Hyderabad, 18th/19th century.
  Estimate £500–600.

  I love this painting because of the wonderful vibrant colours. I used to manufacture the clothing for my label in India and this reminds me of being there.
  
  

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  A courtier with gun, North India, 18th/19th century. Estimate £800–1,000.

  This picture also reminds me of making clothes in India - the beautiful borders of the painting are like sari trims.
  
  

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  Lady on bathing stool, India, Deccan, 17th Century.
  Estimate £1,500–2,000.

  I am a night owl and this completely evokes the feeling of night time to me. The beautiful woman and colours of the red and black sky together are magical.
  
  

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  A Kangxi turquoise-glazed vase with silver lid, China for the export market, 17th century. Estimate £8,000–12,000.

  This is my absolute favourite colour and shade of blue. I love it so much I’ve dyed my hair this colour! This vase makes me think of the walls in Essaouira, Morocco. I went there on holiday and came back laden with fantastic bowls and tagine pots reminiscent of this, which sit in my flat looking wonderful and unused as I am a terrible cook!
  
  

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  A Mughal jade-hilted dagger and scabbard, North India, late 18th century.
  Estimate £3,000–5,000.

  Aesthetically this is such a great piece - every detail of it is perfectly crafted. I love jade, gold and velvet so to me this is perfect.
  
  

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  A Shakhrisyabz Susani, Uzbekistan, mid-19th century.
  Estimate £18,000–22,000.

  I have always been very interested in embroidery and use it a lot in my clothing and at home. Nothing brightens up a room more than a colourful textile like this!
  
  

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  A Zilu kilim, Central Persia, mid-20th century. Estimate £2,000–3,000.

  This kilim is my favourite! This carpet is particularly wonderful because of its striking colours.
  
  

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  Anatoly Shapovalov, Market Day. Estimate £2,000–3,000.

  I’ve spent a lot of time at fantastic Indian, Moroccan and Vietnamese markets hunting for fabrics, trims and inspiration for collections. This scene makes me want to go to one right now.
  
  

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