Casart Coverings just unveiled the new Alice in Wonderland collection as a part of our T3 line. The designs include John Tenniel’s beautiful illustrations from the classic novels, incorporating the beloved characters such as Alice, Cheshire Cat, the White Rabbit and more.
We’ve even applied the Toile Pattern to our Faux Padded Headboard to coordinate.
Our Toppers are available in two different sizes and can be placed next to and over the space above doors, windows and even our Alice Toile Headboard.
These are perfect for a child’s room, but of course we hope adults love them as well, just as the novels are adored by all ages.
The two novels, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, written by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson aka Lewis Carroll in the mid to late 1800s, are considered some of the most popular children’s books of all time. They are part of the literary nonsense genre, in which logic is mixed with illusion.
Despite the novels’ fictional nature, the story behind the books is non-fictional. Alice was in fact real. The author, Dodgson, became acquainted with the Liddell family when they moved to Oxford England in 1856. The youngest and most interesting of the Liddell family was Alice.
One day while boating on the Isis with Alice and two of her sisters, Dodgson told a story about an adventurous girl named Alice who fell down a rabbit hole, only to discover another unbelievable world. The girls were so fascinated by the story that Dodgson began to write more. He later gave the manuscript to his friend, author George Macdonald, who encouraged him to find a publisher after showing it to his children.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was published in 1865 by Macmillan with illustrations by John Tenniel. Years later Through the Looking-Glass followed. By the end of the 19th century the two novels had become extremely popular, and would eventually become known as classics.
As the Alice in Wonderland story has become a classic over the years, it has played a prominent role in our pop-culture through endless adaptations of the novels, movies, music and design. The tale is truly timeless.
When thinking about Alice in Wonderland, one cannot help but envision Disney’s take on it. This 1951 animated adaptation is the most well-known and a children’s favorite.
Or more recently Tim Burton’s eerie adaptation from 2010.
And how could we forget about The Beatles? Their 1968 hit “I Am the Walrus” references Dodgson’s walrus in the poem “The Walrus and the Carpenter” from Through the Looking-Glass.
The design world has definitely embraced its inner Alice as well.
Marie Claire featured several Alice in Wonderland inspired products. This Swarovski charmed necklace incorporates some essential elements from the story’s plot. The same goes for this Versace bag.
Amara Luxury Gifts and Designer Homeware is featuring products with an Alice theme to them. Like this tray and placemats by Louise Kirk from Avenida Home, or this whimsical tea kettle by MacKenzie-Childs. And just like Casart, more classic illustrations by John Tenniel with this dainty saucer and teacup set by Mrs. Moore’s Vintage Store.
Evidently the world is still in awe of Alice, so be sure to check out our new collection and read more about it in our press release. Also, steer clear of rabbit holes!
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