Timorous Beasties are noted for their surreal and uncompromisingly contemporary ‘takes’ on traditional textiles and wallpapers. Founded in Glasgow in 1990, by Alistair McAuley and Paul Simmons, their approach to both hand-printing and machine production is experimental and they have an evolving aesthetic for instance, their ‘Glasgow Toile’ illustrates and explores social and political issues. They also execute special commissions, including fabrics for Philip Treacy’s hats and for interiors such as the Arches Theatre, Glasgow.
