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 he and Jane (his wife) and friends took a small boat to enjoy the flow of the river from their home in Hammersmith to Letchlade near Kelmscott Manor.
From 1883 onwards, he produced a series of works named after tributaries of the Thames.
Wondol, one of the "rivers" series, had a very special meaning for Morris.
The Merton Abbey Workshop* was located on the banks of this river, and all cotton before printing was washed in this river.
The pattern is depicted in a strong and oblique way, imitating the winding flow of a river.
However, unlike other pieces, the brightly colored stripes add a somewhat cheerful atmosphere to the finished design.
I added a gorgeous pink color so that it looks like a glimpse from my feet.
* 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.