Five pink flowers with foliated tendrils by Morris & Company

Five pink flowers with foliated tendrils 1875 - 1899

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textile, sculpture

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pattern heavy

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natural stone pattern

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textile

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text

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geometric pattern

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pattern background

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repetitive shape and pattern

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organic pattern

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sculpture

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repetition of pattern

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vertical pattern

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pattern repetition

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decorative-art

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layered pattern

This embroidered border, created by Morris & Company between 1875 and 1899, showcases the firm's signature Arts and Crafts style. Featuring a repeating pattern of stylized pink flowers and leafy tendrils, it demonstrates the firm's commitment to handcrafted artistry and a natural aesthetic. The border's intricate detail and delicate colors create a sense of both elegance and tranquility, embodying the ideals of the Arts and Crafts movement, which valued quality craftsmanship and the beauty of natural forms.

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