WILLIAM MORRIS: NEW COLLECTIONS FOR 2011
To mark the 150 year anniversary Morris & Co. is launching four collections; Archive Prints, Archive Wallpapers, Archive Weaves and Archive Embroideries.
In creating these collections the design studio has revisited some of the best loved designs housed in the Morris & Co. archive as well as taking reference from textiles found within Morris’ homes.
Archive Wallpaper
Morris’ wallpaper designs are among the best-known examples of his work and he personally designed 46 wallpapers and 5 ceiling papers over his career. Archive Wallpapers is a selection of 11 iconic designs from the Morris & Co. archive, reproduced as faithfully to the originals as possible in scale and colour.
Archive Prints
In producing the Archive Prints Collection, the studio has retained the characteristics of hand block printing and some of the original colourations. The Collection includes original designs by Morris & Co. with new designs painted by the present design team and inspired by Morris’ woven tapestries and embroideries.
Archive Embroideries
Morris & Co. produced a number of embroidery designs often in kit form. This collection reintroduces exquisite designs by Jane Morris, May Morris and John Henry Dearle alongside new embroidery interpretations of wallpaper designs.
Archive Weaves
Morris & Co. produced a number of jacquard weave and tapestry fabrics. In this collection the studio has faithfully reproduced some of these classic textiles, whilst introducing new jacquard and tapestry interpretations of the most loved Morris & Co. wallpaper designs.
A new collection inspired by the elegance, grace and simplicity of Gustavian Interiors, which features classical motifs, painterly peonies with soft weaves and striped linens.
Look out for Hartveld and Hawthorn with their smart woven stripes, the classically decorative Bergius wallpaper, and the china blue peonies of Chalottenberg.h Tea Time.
There is just so much history and creative design tied up in the Archive Collection, that we cannot do justice to the collection on this website. To truly experience the timeless elegance and beauty of Morris' work you need to see the fabric and wallpaper for yourself.
Be the first to get your hands on these exciting new fabrics and wallpapers.
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