William Morris (1834 – 1896), a forerunner of the British arts and crafts movement, set design standards for wallpaper and fabrics. Founder of renowned Victorian designers, Morris & Company, he produced exceptional textiles, stained glass and tapestries. Disappointed by the drabness of mass-produced, mid-19th century tapestries, Morris obtained a loom and taught himself to weave the type of tapestries he visualized. With Morris & Company, he re-established tapestry-making as a vital, distinctive art form, and left a legacy of technique and craftsmanship in 150 intricate tapestry patterns.
This finely crafted wall tapestry is made in the USA by skilled artisans, using Jacquard looms and a blend of chenille and cotton yarns. An iron rod and finial are included, in addition to brackets and hardware for easy hanging.
Posted on: 10/6/2012
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
3.0photo not always same as real thing
By william morris fan
from Australia
- Age:
- 60 – 64
- Gender:
- Female
- Display Location:
- Dining Room