William Morris (1834-1912) designed some of the most recognizable Western textile patterns of the 19th century, many of which are still in production today. An acclaimed English visionary designer, Morris championed a return to the model of the medieval guild craftsman, a belief central to the ideals of the 19th century British Arts and Crafts social and artistic movement which became known in the US as Craftsman Style. His company Morris and Co. produced hand-knotted rugs (known as "Hammersmith" carpets), and also machine-woven rugs. Morris's decision to make machine-woven was pragmatic as he wanted his designs to be affordable and to improve the quality of what was available to the public.
Arts and Crafts was a movement created by many artists and designers, but nevertheless the designs of William Morris are synonymous with the term Arts and Crafts. Patterns focused on the natural world – flowers, shrubs, trees, birds, animals, and meandering branches – often in dense pattern fields offset with rectilinear border motifs. Several of Morris's patterns resemble Persian medallion carpets and the patterns of Turkish cut velvets. Morris liked to visit the galleries at the British Museum and the South Kensington Museum (now the V&A) where he saw historical Persian and Turkish designs which led him to become an avid collector of Persian Safavid period carpets and textiles. He interpreted these designs so they became uniquely "English". These patterns have never gone out of style and remain popular in the 21st century because they are compatible with numerous decorating styles.
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Colorful Hand Knotted, Afghan Kashkuli Gabbeh with Arts and Crafts Design, Natural Dyes, Hand Spun Wool, Oriental Rug
SKU : 353470
Exact Size: 8'0" x 9'9"
$6,863
$2,917
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Blush Pink Moroccan Berber with Arts and Crafts Hand Knotted Soft Natural Wool Oriental Rug
SKU : 343745
Exact Size: 8'10" x 11'9"
$3,296
$1,401
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Honey Brown Moroccan Berber with Criss Cross Design Shabby Chic Hand Knotted Natural Wool Oriental Rug
SKU : 342990
Exact Size: 8'1" x 9'5"
$2,417
$1,027
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Ivory Moroccan Berber with Brown Stripes Hand Knotted Soft Natural Wool Oriental Runner Rug
SKU : 340075
Exact Size: 2'0" x 5'10"
$494
$210
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Beige Hand Knotted with Geometric Design Organic Wool Shabby Chic Moroccan Berber Oriental Rug
SKU : 340055
Exact Size: 8'2" x 9'8"
$2,526
$1,074
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Red Organic Wool Human Figures Design Shabby Chic Moroccan Berber in a Colorful Palette Hand Knotted Abrash Oriental Rug
SKU : 341100
Exact Size: 9'0" x 11'9"
$1,903
$809
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Ivory Pure Wool Moroccan Berber with Colorful Geometric Design Hand Knotted Shabby Chic Oriental Rug
SKU : 340050
Exact Size: 8'8" x 12'4"
$3,420
$1,454
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Mocha Brown Hand Knotted Moroccan Berber Pure Wool with Zig Zag Pattern Soft Colors Oriental Rug
SKU : 339990
Exact Size: 7'9" x 9'9"
$2,418
$1,028
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Denim Blue Hand Knotted with Oceanic Fish Design Vibrant Wool Afghan Peshawar Oriental Rug
SKU : 338180
Exact Size: 2'10" x 4'10"
$1,147
$487
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