Pattern Art Prints

Text on the tag: In Chinese culture, also colours can carry an auspicious meaning. Blue, azure and some shades of green, called “qing”, are normall...

Text on the tag: The butterfly can signify awakening, and a transformation in preparation to fly into a fresh new way of being. The three leaves of...

Text on the tag: The Kingfisher is commonly associated to love, peace and hope for prosperity. The Dragonfly is a symbol of change, adaptability, s...

Text on the tag: Referred as the king of flowers in China, peonies symbolise wealth, prosperity and honour, whilst also serving as a powerful symbo...

Text on the tag: In Chinese culture, the camellia represents everlasting love and the union between two lovers, as petals and calyx (the leafy part...

Text on the tag: The thistle, emblematic of Scotland since the 13th century, symbolises resilience, devotion, bravery, strength, and unwavering de...

Text on the tag: As squirrels work hard and plan ahead for the rigid winter, they have come to symbolise readiness, plenitude, multi-tasking and la...

Text on the tag: Silk and metal thread embroidery, possibly made in Spain. Polka dots become a fashionable pattern from the 18th century, when both...

Text on the tag: Referred as the king of flowers in China, peonies symbolise wealth, prosperity and honour, whilst also serving as a powerful symbo...

Text on the tag: The morning glory flower was first discovered in China for its medicinal uses and was later introduced to the Japanese who were th...

Text on the tag: The 16th century saw the introduction of patterns publications, which alongside samplers, allowed amateur embroiderers to excel at...

Text on the tag: The stitch used in this 18th century Indian embroidery is typical of Gujarat. Between the 16th and 18th century, textiles decorat...

Text on the tag: The cockatoo is symbolic of self-acceptance and love, whilst also represents change, especially where we are to embark on a journe...

Text on the tag: Mintons, the pottery company in Staffordshire, was founded by Thomas Minton (1765-1836). His son, Herbert Minton, one of the great...

Text on the tag: A floral silk and metal thread embroidery on cotton from an English coverlet (a covering spread usually for a bed) dating from the...

Text on the tag: Design by William Frend De Morgan (1839-1917) who was an English potter, tile designer and novelist. A close and long term friend ...

Text on the tag: Design by William Frend De Morgan (1839-1917) who was an English potter, tile designer and novelist. A close and long term friend ...

Text on the tag: Symbolising innocence, modesty and love, the violet can also symbolise faith and spirituality. The columbine flowers symbolise str...

Text on the tag: British wool and silk embroidery of flowers on linen. In this period, embroidery had become an integral part of fashion, and would...

Text on the tag: An English embroidery dating from the era of King James I. Flowers and plants depicted, including the carnation, foxglove, marigo...

Text on the tag: British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896). The flower, also called fritillary or checkered lily, was one of t...

Text on the tag: The eyebright flower serves to remind us to embrace the joy of what we see, and to open our eyes to see the world as it truly is. ...

Text on the tag: Registered in 1875, Acanthus was the first wallpaper design released by the decorative arts retailer, Morris and Co, founded by W...

Text on the tag: By the British textile designer, poet and novelist, William Morris (1834-1896). Morris in fact studied theology at Oxford Univers...

Text on the tag: By the British textile designer, poet and novelist, William Morris (1834-1896). Various faith regard the vine as a sacred symbol o...

Text on the tag: British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896). Morris grew roses at Red House, as they were one of his favourite ...

Text on the tag: A floral silk and metal thread embroidery on cotton from an English coverlet (a covering spread usually for a bed) dating from the...

Text on the tag: Tiles of glazed earthenware by English potter and tile designer William de Morgan (1839-1917). Peacocks with their graceful beaut...

Text on the tag: By British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896), who was inspired by the thrush birds that frequently stole the ...

Text on the tag: British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896) incorporated the natural world, in particular the British wildness,...

Text on the tag: The pink rose symbolises recognition and gratitude as well as grace and joy. By English embroidery designer, Mary "May" Morris (18...

Text on the tag: By British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896). The artist was inspired by the beauty of wild nature of the Bri...

Text on the tag: The long life of the wisteria flower bestows the symbolic meaning of immortality and longevity. In particular, the blue and purple...

Text on the tag: By British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896). This pattern was designed for the walls of the drawing room of ...

Text on the tag: The continuous circular pattern represents happiness and luck. The lily and peony flowers, often used in early 20th century Japan,...

Text on the tag: Taken from a design of a summer blanket which belonged to a member of the imperial family of Japan. The goldfish symbolises wealth...