Hines of Oxford William Morris Strawberry Thief Tapestry Footstool - Made in UK

Name: Hines of Oxford William Morris Strawberry Thief Tapestry Footstool - Made in UK
Brand: Hines of Oxford

Hines of Oxford

Made by Hines of Oxford, this fine quality cotton jacquard loom woven tapestry footstool features the Strawberry Thief design by William Morris in a blue colourway.\nFootstool has wood turned bun feet with traditional brass stud detailing and measures 35 cm x 35 cm x 15 cm (14\"" x 14\"" x 6\"").\nFootstool is handmade in England with the tapestry fabric woven in Flanders by master weavers.\nWe also sell a tapestry cushions featuring the Strawberry Thief design.\n\nStrawberry Thief was designed by William Morris in 1883 with birds drawn by his architect friend Philip Webb. Strawberry Thief was inspired by the Morris family efforts to grow strawberries at their home Kelmscott Manor in the Cotswolds. The family were thwarted by thrushes who would creep under the netting and eat the fruit. Morris insisted that the birds be left undisturbed.\n\nDispatch will be prompt. Postage will be by Royal Mail tracked service.\nI am happy to combine postage with other items & I ship international.