Traditional wallpaper ARCHIVE IV - THE COLLECTOR : INDIAN

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For the fourth volume of the outstandingly successful Archive series, the Morris & Co. studio have explored Morris’ role as a collector of Persian carpets and global textiles and the influence it had on his work. Inspired by Morris’ passion for understanding the craftsmanship of the past and the East, this collection includes adaptations of his stunning hand-knotted carpets as well as the Eastern textiles found complementing Morris fabrics and wallpapers in the interiors of Standen and Wightwick Manor. A collection of eight superlative wallpaper designs are complemented by eight unique fabrics and five upholstery fabrics across a mix of qualities and production techniques. Sumptuous in design and colour, this wallpaper is a faithful reproduction of an early paper from 1868-70 thought to have been designed by George Gilbery Scott. The log books reveals it is the most recoloured design over the decades. Similar in appearance to the block printed original, this sumptuous version is beaded to create a contemporary look. Recommended Paste: Elite Ready Mixed Tub Paste