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By Bain Rowan
Bain Rowan, 2019
William Morris, a fervent advocate for handcrafted artistry in an era of mass production, left an indelible mark on the decorative arts. While his creative output spanned a diverse range of objects, it is his innovative designs for carpets, fabrics, and wallpapers that continue to captivate and influence. Approximately 600 designs are attributed to Morris, the vast majority drawing inspiration from the natural world, including trees, plants, and, most notably, flowers.
This book showcases a curated selection of Morris's floral designs, presenting both finished patterns and preliminary working drawings in pen and watercolor. It also features examples of his pearwood printing blocks used to create these intricate floral patterns. The book delves into the sources that fueled Morris's floral designs, including his own gardens at the Red House in Kent and Kelmscott Manor in Oxfordshire. It also explores 16th and 17th-century herbals, illuminated medieval manuscripts, late medieval and Renaissance tapestries, and decorated objects from the Islamic world that Morris studied at the South Kensington Museum (now the V&A).
Authored by Rowan Bain, curator at the William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow, north London, this volume offers insight into Morris's creative process and the historical context that shaped his work. With almost 100 color illustrations, the book serves as both an informative resource and a visual delight for those interested in the decorative arts, textile design, and the legacy of William Morris.