Windrush

“Windrush” is a famous furnishing fabric pattern designed by William Morris in 1881. The design is picked out in gold colored silk on a lime-yellow linen background. It features a floral and leaf design of stylized roses, tulips, and bluebells within meandering branches and leaves in ogee formation.

William Morris (1834-1896) was a British artist, designer, writer, and social activist who was also a multifaceted figure known for his contributions to various fields, including textile design, wallpaper, furniture, stained glass, and book arts. Morris was passionate about reviving traditional craftsmanship and rejected the mass-produced, industrialized goods of the Victorian era. He advocated for the creation of handcrafted, beautifully designed objects that combined functionality with aesthetic appeal. His firm, Morris & Co., became renowned for producing high-quality, handcrafted decorative arts and furnishings. Beyond his contributions to design, Morris was a prolific writer and poet.