Exotic flying birds, embroidered flower trees, underwater Japanese Koi or design scenes of early views of India and English landscapes on the walls; 17th and 18th century “treasures” discovered in markets around France and Italy; sumptuous Turkish suzanis and Alpaca rugs; the contiguity of objects coming from different countries around the world; a profuse palette of colours and an ideal of refinement and comfort in every corner. All of this we can find in the dazzling beautiful Hannah and Rachel Cecil Gurney’s apartment in South Kensington.

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