Flower Meadow Walter Crane was a devoted Socialist who firmly believed in the transformative power of regularly exposing individuals from all socioeconomic groups to the arts. His fondness for wallpaper was partially motivated by this notion, although, as was often the case with Arts and Crafts work, the barrier of cost likely prevented his designs from reaching many households. The…

Flower Meadow Walter Crane was a devoted Socialist who firmly believed in the transformative power of regularly exposing individuals from all socioeconomic groups to the arts. His fondness for wallpaper was partially motivated by this notion, although, as was often the case with Arts and Crafts work, the barrier of cost likely prevented his designs from reaching many households. The…

Calico Shell This beautiful pattern was selected from a large assortment of designs for chintz stored in the V&A’s Prints and Drawings department. The exquisite design, resembling a shell or wave motif, was taken from a tiny, hand-painted artwork. The term”chinz” is related to a Sanskrit word meaning “coloured” or “spotted,” and now refers to any cotton or linen furnishing…

Calico Shell This beautiful pattern was selected from a large assortment of designs for chintz stored in the V&A’s Prints and Drawings department. The exquisite design, resembling a shell or wave motif, was taken from a tiny, hand-painted artwork. The term”chinz” is related to a Sanskrit word meaning “coloured” or “spotted,” and now refers to any cotton or linen furnishing…

Kilburn’s Maze Based on the artwork of William Kilburn, a well-known calico designer and printer of the 18th century, this intricate, magical design has an amazingly contemporary feel. The V&A houses many of his watercolour creations in the Kilburn Album, where his artistry combines floral themes with exotic foliage, inviting you to embark on a journey into a whimsical imaginary…

Kilburn’s Maze Based on the artwork of William Kilburn, a well-known calico designer and printer of the 18th century, this intricate, magical design has an amazingly contemporary feel. The V&A houses many of his watercolour creations in the Kilburn Album, where his artistry combines floral themes with exotic foliage, inviting you to embark on a journey into a whimsical imaginary…