May Morris Designs
The Essence and Soul of Beautiful Embroidery
$87.20
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
15 September 2025
Summary
“This carefully conceived book is an important addition to the existing literature on May Morris…” — DAS
“Even if you are unlikely to take up embroidery, this is a most enjoyable book…” — PRS
May Morris (1862–1938) is recognised today as a pioneer of the Arts and Crafts movement, a leading exponent of decorative needlework and a campaigner for women artists. Despite being one of the foremost practitioners of her generation, it was design that May described as ‘the very soul an…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781910807699 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1910807699 |
| Author: | Lynn Hulse |
| Publisher: | Ashmolean Museum |
| Imprint: | Ashmolean Museum |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 15 September 2025 |
| Weight: | 760g |
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Critics Review
“This carefully conceived book is an important addition to the existing literature on May Morris, illuminating her further by looking in depth at May’s creative approach to decorative needlework while showcasing the designs held by the Ashmolean Museum.” - DAS
“Even if you are unlikely to take up embroidery, this is a most enjoyable book; it’s lavishly illustrated throughout, and Hulse’s knowledgeable guidance ensures that May’s artistry can be fully appreciated.” - PRS
Lynn Hulse
Lynn Hulse is a textile scholar and practitioner, specialising in embroidered furnishings of the Aesthetic and Arts and Crafts movements. She is the author of several publications on decorative needlework and editor of May Morris: Art & Life (2017). Formerly archivist at the Royal School of Needlework, Lynn now runs Ornamental Embroidery which delivers workshops, lectures and first-hand study sessions of objects in public and private collections, including the Ashmolean Museum.
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