William Morris (24 March 1843 - 3 October 1896) was an english textile designer and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts Movement. William was a major contributor to the revival of traditional british textile arts and methods of production.
His contributions helped to establish the modern fantasy genre, while he played a significant role in propagating the early socialist movement in britain.
In 1861, William founded a decorative arts firm with Burne-Jones, Rossetti, Webb and others: the Morris, Marshal, Faulkner & Co. Becoming highly fashionable and much in demand, the firm profoundly influenced interior decoration throughout the Victorian period. With William designing tapestries, wallpaper, fabrics, furniture and stained glass windows. In 1875, William assumed total control of the company, which was renamed Morris & Co.
These beautiful patterns i think to be on fabric have a sophisticated and free-spirited feel to them that would have people lining up for them. With some pieces have a one colour palette others have a realistic multi coloured palette but both go harmoniously well with the pattern design. Strong clear imagery give of the feel that is one were to hold the fabric it would be soft. William Morris has created lovely pieces that I would love to have has they hold many emotions with the combination of the delicate imagery detail and the different toned colours that will have peoples attention any where.
All of William Morris's work to me are very successful and it is a shame that he has passed.
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