This much-loved design from 1875 marked the beginning of a period in which Morris created large-scale designs for wallpaper. Printed here on a cotton/linen blend, scrolling layers of acanthus foliage create a dramatic three-dimensional effect.
Fabric infoDetails
DesignAcanthus
UseDrapery & Upholstery
CollectionSimply Morris Fabrics
Composition60% LIN, 30% COT, 10% NYL
Width140.0cm
Pattern Repeat V 53.5cm H 46.0cm, Strt Mtch
AttributesPrinted Cotton
Finishn/a
Rub Test20,000 Martindale
Light Testn/a
CareProfessional dry clean only, Cool Iron on reverse