Sustainable Luxury

Acknowledged leader of the British Arts and Crafts movement, Morris started his own company in 1861 in response to what he felt were demoralizing mass production methods introduced by the industrial revolution. The Morris firm produced handcrafted decorative objects using methods that respected the environment and the people involved in their manufacture.

This exhibition presents a selection of 18 drawings, wallpapers and textiles from holdings of Morris & Co. materials. From fascinating drawings by Morris and long-time collaborator John Henry Dearle, to colorful fabrics and wallpapers, "Sustainable Luxury" reveals the creative process from design to finished product.

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website.