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This collection brings the exceptional beauty of one of Britain’s most iconic designers to your walls. William Morris's art is celebrated for its intricate patterns, rich colours, and deep connection to nature, often featuring floral and botanical motifs intertwined with medieval and Gothic influences. His designs, particularly in textiles and wallpapers, emphasized harmony and craftsmanship, rejecting the mechanized aesthetic of industrial mass production. Morris’s impact on design was profound: he championed the idea that functional objects should also be beautiful, inspiring the Arts and Crafts Movement and later influencing modern design movements like Art Nouveau and Art Deco. By advocating for quality craftsmanship and a return to traditional methods, Morris not only transformed decorative arts but also set the foundation for contemporary design principles valuing sustainability and timeless aesthetics. This collection also features guest appearances from the work of John Henry Dearle who began as Morris's Apprentice but later became Morris & Co.'s Chief Designer.

Michaelmas Daisy - John Henry Dearle
A harmonious repeated pattern featuring delicate red flowers with green foliage against a pale background. John Henry Dearle was a prominent designer working at Morris & Co. in London, Dearle created numerous iconic designs developing a distinctive style within the Morris tradition.

Marigold - William Morris
The Marigold design by William Morris is a highly intricate and organic pattern that showcases his signature style inspired by nature. The design features a dense and rhythmic arrangement of marigold flowers, curling leaves, and stems, creating a rich, flowing composition. The marigold flowers are stylized, with rounded petals and prominent centres, interspersed with graceful foliage that fills the space in a balanced and harmonious way. Striking navy against a neutral earthy beige.

Larkspur - William Morris
The Larkspur design by William Morris is a classic example of his intricate and nature-inspired patterns. It features a dense arrangement of intertwining foliage, flowers, and stems, creating a lush, tapestry-like effect. The design is centred on the delicate larkspur flowers, which are depicted with stylized blossoms and pointed petals, alongside smaller floral elements and leaves.

William Morris - Bachelor Button Wall Art
William Morris's "Bachelor's Button" is a classic textile design that reflects his deep connection to nature and mastery of intricate patterns. Created in 1892, this design features delicate floral motifs, primarily inspired by the bachelor’s button flower (commonly known as cornflower), entwined with winding stems and stylized leaves. The composition is symmetrical and rhythmically flowing, showcasing Morris’s signature approach to organic design.

Chrysanthemum Wall Art
William Morris's "Chrysanthemum" design is a captivating example of his talent for creating intricate and nature-inspired patterns. This textile features stylized chrysanthemum flowers in full bloom, surrounded by gracefully curving leaves and vines, arranged in a rich, repeating composition. The design is balanced yet dynamic, showcasing Morris’s ability to infuse movement and rhythm into his patterns.

Compton's Floral Elegance by William Morris
William Morris’s 'Compton' print showcases his signature style of intricate patterns and organic shapes. The flowers and leaves are rendered in shades of orange, pink, blue, and green on a backdrop of deep brown and teal hues, creating a harmonious balance between nature and artifice.

Blackthorn Tapestry - John Henry Dearle
The Blackthorn tapestry is a beautiful example of the intricate and vibrant style of design that was popular in Victorian England. This piece, created by John Henry Dearle, showcases his talent for designing complex patterns. John Henry Dearle was a prominent designer working at Morris & Co. in London, Dearle created numerous iconic designs developing a distinctive style within the Morris tradition.

Arcadia - William Morris
William Morris’s “Arcadia” is a masterful textile design that embodies his vision of an idealized natural world. Featuring a harmonious interplay of intertwining vines, delicate flowers, and lush foliage, the pattern evokes the classical concept of "Arcadia" as a serene, pastoral paradise.

Lily and Pomegranate - William Morris
"Lily and Pomegranate" is a striking textile design by William Morris, first created in 1876. The pattern is rich with symbolic and natural motifs, combining the elegant lily flower and the pomegranate, both of which carry significant meanings in Morris’s work. The lily represents purity and beauty, while the pomegranate is often associated with fertility and abundance. These motifs are intricately arranged within a repeating, flowing pattern, set against a background of lush, swirling foliage.