To see ourselves as others see us
Thanks to Will for pointing out hwayoungjung's drawings of iconic British products. There are only two Scottish things so far - Tunnock's Teacakes and Tunnock's Caramel Wafers. This set could be enhanced by some Irn Bru, Walker's shortbread, Abernethy biscuits, Highland Toffee, Edinburgh Rock, Lee's Macaroon and a Scotch pie.
There are many English products though. The notes are fabulous. See assorted biscuits for example - "my English Expert assures me for the English, these swim in everyones collective consciousness". Indeed.
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these pictures are great! and educational too. you should also check out gillian kyle's screenprinted bags, etc - can't find her website but here's a photo of her scottish shopping bags http://dropstitchblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/presents-of-christmas-past.html should really be messages bags.
Posted by: claire | March 17, 2009 12:02 AM
Wahey, you've solved a mystery there. My friend Sarah got me one of those Tunnock's Teacake bags for Christmas (it *is* sparkly) and I couldn't find any trace of who made it. I wanted to give it a plug.
That is an iconic Scottish line-up alright. Will look out for her other stuff now I know her name. Ta!
Posted by: Anne | March 17, 2009 12:08 AM
Wow, they're fab! They remind me of a 'Park Hampers' teatowel I found in a charity shop last week, covered in pics of famous brands. Must dig it out...
Posted by: Kristen | March 17, 2009 01:17 AM
Oh, how fantastic.
Gotta say how much I love Tunnock's Teacakes. I mean, the packaging is just brilliant, and the teacakes themselves are just the softest, fluffiest marshmallows around. Such a fan.
Going to check out his English biscuits now. Hoping for Jammy Dodgers, Custard Creams, and Party Rings. xx
Posted by: Top Bird @ Wee Birdy | March 18, 2009 12:41 AM
do tunnocks have open days? my 80 year old uncles father work there years ago and he would love to see if they still have any references partaining to him .
Posted by: carole ann archbold | August 7, 2009 10:01 AM