Description
The original Compton design and its pearwood textile printing blocks form part of the William Morris Gallery’s collection. Printed by hand at William Morris’s Merton Abbey workshop in South West London, the design celebrates the traditional craftsmanship of wooden block printing. Each pattern was first transferred onto pearwood using tracing paper, with William Morris himself carefully overseeing the accuracy before carving began. In this Sage colourway, a gentle palette of soft greens, warm ochres and muted blush tones lends a fresh, natural softness to the flowing botanical forms. Originally created for Compton Hall in Wolverhampton, home of brewer and art collector Laurence Hodson, the design reflects William Morris’s vision to enrich interiors with colour and pattern while valuing the skill of the maker. He championed the use of harmonious natural dyes over the harsh synthetic alternatives common in Victorian times. Printed on high-quality non-woven paper, this wallpaper enhances your home with understated sophistication.