Introducing William Morris
Introducing William Morris
Discover how in his own time Morris – a writer, activist and publisher as well as a designer – was acclaimed for far more than just memorable patterns.
Introducing William Morris
Discover how in his own time Morris – a writer, activist and publisher as well as a designer – was acclaimed for far more than just memorable patterns.
William Morris and the V&A
An enthusiastic supporter of the Museum, William Morris played a part in both its decoration and the expansion of its collections.
William Morris textiles
Designing effectively for embroidery, printed and woven fabrics, tapestries and carpets demanded a hands-on understanding of process that Morris relished
William Morris and wallpaper design
Many of Morris's wallpapers are still used to decorate modern homes. But when they first appeared they struggled to win universal acclaim.
William Morris and historical design
William Morris thought machine-age Britain could no longer produce beautiful things. Looking to history for inspiration, he created what he saw as more 'honest', craft-based designs.
William Morris: literature and book design
William Morris was an accomplished writer as well as a designer, combining his love of words with design in calligraphy and page decoration.
The conservation of the Bullerswood Carpet
Find out how we look after the enormous, hand-knotted Bullerswood Carpet, designed by William Morris
The world's first museum café
The V&A Refreshment Rooms have been hailed throughout the years for their wealth and breadth of ornamentation, reflecting a range of contemporary design theory