August Berg x Morris & Co. Willow Boughs

Description

Born on 24 March 1834 in Walthamstow, located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, world-renowned British Heritage Artist William Morris is regarded by many as one of the greatest designers of his time, and one of the most outstanding figures of the Arts and Crafts Movement. Morris’ closeness to nature as a child would later prove vital in cementing his name as the biggest contributor to the revival of traditional British textile arts.

In 1861, he started a decorating business with a group of friends: Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co., would provide beautiful, handcrafted products and furnishings for the home. Morris’ works were inspired by the wonders of nature which he was surrounded by as a child at Epping Forest and later in his life, the nature surrounding his residence at the Kelmscott House; a homage to his previous home in the countryside, Kelmscott Manor.

Coupled with his desire to provide affordable ‘art for all’ and driven by his boundless enthusiasm, his decorating business had a highly prolific output of elegant natural patterns. Over the next 150 years the company, then simply known as Morris & Co., became the household brand for wallpaper and fabric design.

Willow Boughs – Entwining stems and delicate willow leaves combine in this timeless design, defining Morris’ abiding reputation and his time spent at the Kelmscott manor. This much-loved Morris design from 1887 has been simplified and re-painted in three colours, which adds a gentle sophistication and a contemporary flavour to this classic design.

Specifications

Collection: Morris & Co.

Style: Willow Boughs

SKU: M1WB0530E20MSL

Gender: Unisex

Dial Color: Pure

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Case Width: 30mm

Case Depth: 7mm

Strap Material: Stainless Steel Milanese Mesh
Strap Colour: Silver
Water Resistance: 30mm(3ATM)

Movement: Japanese Quartz Movement

Glass Type: Anti Reflective, Single Domed Sapphire Crystal Glass