William Morris: Birds (1878 Arts and Crafts Pattern Print)

This William Morris Birds vintage art print features a deep navy blue, ochre, and sage green colour scheme, perfect for dining room or vintage-inspired study decor. Printed on gallery-grade 200gsm matte art paper, it captures the authentic 1878 Arts and Crafts aesthetic.

Designed in 1878 for the drawing room at Kelmscott House, Birds is one of Morris’s most celebrated textile patterns. It features paired birds—some in flight and others perched—intertwined with scrolling acanthus leaves and delicate floral motifs. This design exemplifies the movement's rejection of industrial repetition in favor of the rhythmic, organic beauty found in the natural world.

Technical Specifications & Quality:

• Paper Quality: Gallery-grade 200gsm matte art paper for a premium, non-reflective finish.

• Ink Type: High-definition Giclée inks for museum-quality fade resistance and color depth.

• Border Info: Includes a 1 cm white border for easy, professional framing.

• Aesthetic: A high-fidelity reproduction of the original hand-woven wool tapestry design.

Find out more about William Morris' iconic legacy here - The Radical Vision of William Morris: Artist, Activist, and Father of Modern Design

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