William Morris was credited to be the founder of the Arts and Crafts movement in England (that predates the Arts and Crafts movement in America) The movement was sparked as a reaction to the heartless Industrial Revolution and mechanisation of fabric, furniture and architectural design. It was also on the heals of the Victorian Era with its crowded, stuffy rooms of dark fabrics and furniture. William Morris called for hand crafting and simple, thoughful designs based on nature.
This is a composition of his tapestry "Orange Tree" and his famous quote. "Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful."
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