William Morris Grape & Vine Red Green Blue Short Table Runner

William Morris's Vine (1873) is a renowned design from the Arts and Crafts Movement, created by the British designer William Morris. The pattern embodies a fusion of naturalism and decoration, using grapevines and foliage as the core elements. The composition features spiralling grape clusters, detailed leaves, and intertwining vines, all set against a deep blue background. The design strikes a balance between natural realism and artistic abstraction, with the warm hues of the grapes and the yellow-green shades of the leaves creating an orderly yet dynamic flow. Morris’s philosophy of drawing inspiration from nature while avoiding mechanical reproduction is evident in the pattern. This artwork not only reflects Morris’s dedication to craftsmanship but also serves as a symbol of nature’s abundance and the movement’s rejection of mass-produced designs in favour of handcraft and authenticity.