About Mary Jane McCarty

Mary Jane McCarty in her studio
The daughter of an antique dealer and granddaughter of seamstresses, Mary Jane spent years as a costume designer in Toronto and New York before parlaying her talents and love for vintage fabrics into a business of making one-of-a kind pillows and home accessories. Before starting her company she literally spent decades amassing a fabric library by combing markets here and in Europe.

Mary Jane's business began with pillows and lampshades and has expanded to include everything from luxe throws, to seasonal and exclusive items like Christmas tree skirts and Christmas stockings, pet cushions, and decorative and useful items for table and desk.

Guest room decorated with antique toilesHer first retail client was Bergdorf Goodman in 1991 whom she has worked with ever since. She added Takashimaya and Treillage in New York soon after. Her work with stores is a collaborative process. She presents swatches and ideas to create a new collection formulated on mutual inspirations.

The quest for rare and precious fabric takes her to auction houses, estate sales, flea markets, online and on European buying trips. Her extensive archive includes hundreds of pieces of 18th to 20th century fabrics and trims from around the world.