William Morris Strawberry Thief Square Caddy CLOTH luminous print on pure wool

luminous print on pure wool

lower temperature wash and liquid detergent preferred to maintain appearance

With a multitude of uses

Striking and elegant gold finished high-fired porcelain

- Shell buttons

William Morris Strawberry Thief Square Caddy CLOTH luminous print on pure woolMorris was inspired by real birds he observed at his country home, Kelmscott Manor. Thrushes there had a habit of stealing strawberries from his gardenhence the name Strawberry Thief. Created in 1883 using a complex indigo discharge printing technique, which was difficult and expensive at the time. Strawberry Thief represents the height of the Arts and Crafts Movement, blending nature with craftsmanship and considered one of Morriss most technically