An abundance of ripened pomegranates hangs temptingly from the branches of an overflowing tree, growing amongst the abundant flora. Printed over fine branches in the background to give the design greater depth, Fruit is one of the first William Morris designs, produced in 1864, demonstrating early on its creator's skill as a pattern maker.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Composition: 100% Paper
Width: 52 cm
Vertical Repeat: 54 cm 
Roll length: 10.05m
Design Code: Lime/Green/Tan - DGW1FU102, Blue/Gold/Brown - DGW1FU103, Wine/Manilla - 210397, Bayleaf/Russet - 217087, Chocolate - 217103, Green/Indigo/Madder - 217085, Leaf Green/Madder - 217086, Sky - 217102, Slate/Vellum - 217084, Stardust - 510010, Tangled Green - 510018, Twilight - 510019, Beige/Gold/Coral - 216859, Limestone/Artichoke - 210395, Slate/Thyme - 210396

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ABOUT MORRIS & CO.

As a political theorist, publisher, environmental campaigner, poet, as well as an outstanding designer, William Morris (1834–1896) was one of the single most influential figures of the nineteenth century. Under his direction Morris & Co. grew to the status of Arts & Crafts icon that it remains to this day.

Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. (1861–1875) was a furnishings and decorative arts manufacturer and retailer founded by the artist and designer William Morris with friends from the Pre-Raphaelites. With its successor Morris & Co. (1875–1940) the firm's medieval-inspired aesthetic and respect for hand-craftsmanship and traditional textile arts had a profound influence on the decoration of churches and houses into the early 20th century.

Although its most influential period was during the flourishing of the Arts and Crafts Movement in the 1880s and 1890s, Morris & Co. remained in operation in a limited fashion from World War I until its closure in 1940. The firm's designs are still sold today under licences given to Sanderson & Sons.

ABOUT SANDERSON

Since 1860, Sanderson has encapsulated quintessential British design. Lending its iconic florals and timeless weaves to all kinds of homes across the nation.

The oldest brand in the Sanderson arsenal, from where they derive the namesake of their group, begun life in 1860, as an importer of fine French wallpapers to London. Arthur Sanderson & Sons Ltd played a pivotal role in defining English interior decoration tastes and its early success led to displaying designs at London’s finest showroom, at Berners Street. Around this time in 1924, Arthur Sanderson & Sons Ltd were awarded The Royal Warrant, becoming “purveyors of wallpaper and paint” to the court of George V.