William Morris, a pioneer of arts and crafts who represents Britain and has many enthusiastic fans even today.
Starting with the "River" series of works named after a tributary of the Thames River in England, socks with a HOiSUM-like arrangement have been completed on the representative works of nature drawn by William Morris.
In the summer of 1880, Morris, fascinated by the Thames, and took a small boat with Jane (his wife) and friends to enjoy the flow of the river from his home in Hammersmith to Letchlade near Kelmscott Manor.
From 1883 onwards, he produced a series of works named after tributaries of the Thames.
"Medway" is one of the works named after the tributaries of the River Thames, such as the River Leigh in Walthamstow, where Morris was born, the River Clay, which flows around the Red House, and the River Medway, which flows further east.
"Wondol" is also part of the river series, and the Merton Abbey Workshop* is located on the banks of the river, and it has a very special meaning for Morris.
Medway and Wondol are characterized by a streamlined design and have a very gorgeous color scheme.
The overflowing number of patterns and colors, combined with the flow of the river and the richness of nature, created a pair that allows you to feel the grandeur of nature.
* Merton Abbey Workshop was opened by William Morris in 1881 and is located on the banks of the Wondol River, a tributary of the Thames, and was equipped with tapestries, carpets, textile printing, textiles, and stained glass workshops. It is said that the abundant flow of water on the Wondol side that crosses the site and the water quality suitable for dyeing made it a decision to set up a workshop.