In collaboration with Liberty, William Morris Gallery has commissioned leading UK-based contemporary designers to reimagine objects from the William Morris Gallery archive that were significant to the life of William Morris, pioneer of the Arts and Crafts movement, and his family.
Each of these limited-edition products embodies a spirit of handmaking, working with natural materials and finding joy in labour; principles which underpinned William Morris’ own approach to design.
Liberty has also created a series of new products that celebrate the work of May Morris, daughter of William and Jane Morris and an influential and highly-skilled designer and artist. The ‘May Morris Necklace and Earrings’ are based on a short necklace made by May Morris in c.1904 that is held in William Morris Gallery’s collection. Liberty is also launching ‘The Art of Craft’, a new capsule collection of ten fabrics taking inspiration from May Morris, featuring archival designs and ‘May’s Orchard’, a new print created especially for this collection.
Sales will support the education and community programme of William Morris Gallery.
In this video, learn more about the design and creation of Liberty's jewellery and fabric collection.
