The Oxford Colour Palette Apron

Oxford Colour Palette Apron: A Kitchen Gift for Oxford Lovers

Bring a little Oxford character into the kitchen with our Oxford Colour Palette Apron. Six colours celebrate the city’s remarkable history, from the leather-bound books of the Bodleian Library and Oxford United’s famous yellow to the Dreaming Spires, Cowley’s motoring heritage and the literary world of Tolkien and CS Lewis. There’s even Sub Fusc Black, inspired by the traditional academic clothing worn by Oxford University students for examinations. A thoughtful Oxford gift for keen cooks, bakers, students and graduates, this colourful apron is perfect for preparing Sunday lunch, experimenting with recipes or cooking for friends. Hopefully the results are worthy of a first.

Oxford Apron

• 100% cotton.
• Proudly printed in the UK.
• Adult apron measures 70cm x 90cm.
• Kids' apron measures 60cm x 40cm and is suitable for ages 3-7.

The Oxford Colour Palette:

• Bodleian Brown: For the leather binding of millions of books at the Bodleian Library. Founded in 1602 by Sir Thomas Bodley, it is one of the oldest libraries in Europe.
• United Yellows: For Oxford United, founded as Headington Football Club in 1893, the club adopted its current name in 1960. Nicknamed The Us or the Yellows.
• Dreaming Spires Stone: The Dreaming Spires are the spired domes and towers that make up the skyline of Oxford.
• Cowley Chrome: For Cowley, which was transformed after 1912 when William Morris relocated Morris Motors Limited and made it a world-famous centre of automotive and engineering skills.
• Inklings Blue: For The Inklings, a literary discussion group associated with JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis at the University of Oxford, meeting at The Eagle and Child Pub.
• Sub Fusc Black: For Sub Fusc (from the Latin sub fuscus meaning very dark), worn by students beneath their academic gowns when sitting examinations.

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