MORRIS & FRIENDS
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A Timeline of Design Morris & Co., or Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. as it was first known in 1861, has always been home to some of the brightest creative talents of the age. Paying homage to a creative stream that spans over 160 years, Morris & Friends features wallpaper and fabric designs drawn from the portfolios of icons such as J.H. Dearle (1859-1932) and Edward Godwin (1833-1886) Morris and Friends celebrates the under-recognised work of 19th century women artists such as Kate Faulkner (1841-1898) May Morris (1862-1938) and Kathleen Kersey, active in the early 20th century. William...

Fruit An abundance of ripened pomegranates hangs temptingly from the branches of an overflowing tree, growing amongst the flora. Printed over fine branches in the background to give the design greater depth, Fruit is one of the first William Morris designs, produced in 1864, demonstrating early on its creator’s skill as a pattern maker. MORRIS & FRIENDS

Honeysuckle & Tulip First produced in 1876, Honeysuckle & Tulip was an early Morris fabric design depicting entwined foliage and floral motifs in a mirrored pattern repeat. The effect is of a trellis circling large multi-petalled tulips and stylised honeysuckle. This beautifully symmetrical design comes in a range of colourways. MORRIS & FRIENDS

Marigold Marigold is a tranquil monotone design created by William Morris in 1875 as one of the few he intended for both wallpaper and fabric. The warm, neutral tones and charming climbing pattern make Marigold a versatile choice. MORRIS & FRIENDS

Swirling, tendrils bowed in the wind, is William Morris’s 1876 design, Pimpernel. Still beloved today for its potent energy and tender floral form, it was once the design of choice for William Morris himself when wallpapering his own dining room in Kelmscott Manor, Oxfordshire. MORRIS & FRIENDS

Bamboo Newly reimagined from the fabric original for wallpaper, Bamboo has been adapted from a design by E.W. Godwin in 1872. Like Morris, Godwin was dedicated to beautifying the home, with Oscar Wilde referring to him as “one of the most artistic spirits of this century in England.” Godwin was also highly influenced by Japanese design and often used bamboo motifs in his work. MORRIS & FRIEND

Bramble Two brand-new colourways with warming, botanical base tones transform Kate Faulkner’s 1879 design into an ideal fabric solution for contemporary upholstery. Faulkner, a talented designer in her own right, was the sister of Charlie Faulkner, one of the founding members of Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. (later known as simply ‘Morris & Co.’) in 1861. MORRIS & FRIE

Leicester Inspired by an earlier design (Bachelors Button, 1892) this evocative design encapsulates the romance of the medieval past that so inspired Morris and was designed by John Henry Dearle in 1912. Gracefully arching leaves punctuated by mid-scale blooms. MORRIS & FRIENDS

Dearle’s vision for Helena, designed in 1891 as a woven jacquard, reflects his profound fascination with the detailed textiles of Persia and Turkey, which held his gaze during his peak as a designer. The intricate pattern of the design seamlessly blends artichoke flowers against a backdrop of acanthus leaves and fritillaries. MORRIS & FRIENDS

Meadow Sweet Whimsical and full of nostalgic charm, symmetrical plant motifs are arranged in a formal design over this wallpaper, typical of the Arts & Crafts style. Originally designed by J.H. Dearle in 1904, this wallpaper takes beautifully to its light, airy colourways, but truly stands out with colour-rich Blush and Mineral Blue colourways. MORRIS & FRIENDS

Honeysuckle Honeysuckle, designed by May Morris in 1883, is a realistic arrangement of the climbing scented flower, complete with captivating entwining leaves. Although best known for her work with embroidery (May took over the embroidery department of Morris & Co. when she was only 23!), Morris’s youngest daughter also designed several wallpapers. Honeysuckle is reimagined based on samples in the Morris & Co. archive and is here made new in a warm, green colourway. MORRIS & FRIENDS

This much-loved design from 1875 marked the beginning of a period in which Morris created large-scale designs for wallpaper. Replete with twists, turns, and all the depth and energy synonymous with a William Morris pattern, we’ve adapted Acanthus from a wallpaper into a fabric and tapestry weave. With complex layering and vigorous curves, the scrolling acanthus foliage produces a three-dimensional effect and is available in diverse colourways. ARTICHOKE EMBROIDERY FABRIC The Artichoke Embroidery is a tenderly embroidered silk, based on William Morris’s Artichoke from 1877. Featuring large,...

An abundance of ripened pomegranates hangs temptingly from the branches of an overflowing tree, growing amongst the abundant flora. Printed over fine branches in the background to give the design greater depth, Fruit is one of the first William Morris designs, produced in 1864, demonstrating early on its creator’s skill as a pattern maker. Based on an elaborately woven silk velvet brocade designed and produced by Morris in 1884 Granada incorporates pomegranate motifs and ornate trellis reminiscent of the mediaeval textiles which inspired the design. Today, Granada is printed on a heavy...

LODDEN FABRIC An archetypally Morris & Co. pattern, where scrolling flowers and foliage cover this 100% cotton upholstery fabric, originally 1883. First printed by the painstaking Indigo-Discharge method at Merton Abbey, great care has been taken to maintain the marks, textures and colours of the hand block-printed fabric. Lodden is well suited to uses such as blinds, cushions draped and upholstery, whilst the light and dark contrasting colour stories add another layer of versatility. Marigold is a tranquil monotone design created by William Morris in 1875 as one of the few he intended for...