Art Prints

In Greco-Roman mythology, the peacock tail was said to have the "eyes" of the stars. Peacocks with their graceful beauty, symbolise watchfulness, v...

From planning, optimising the soil, composting, pruning, dealing with weeds, amongst an array of other endeavours, the ultimate gardener majestical...

An embroidered panel in the manner of William Morris decorated with trailing orange briar roses. The briar rose has been symbolic of love and beaut...

Silk and metal thread embroidery, possibly made in Spain. Polka dots become a fashionable pattern from the 18th century, when both male and female ...

Referred as the king of flowers in China, peonies symbolise wealth, prosperity and honour, whilst also serving as a powerful symbol of protection a...

This decoration from a Chinese ceramic plate is filled with symbols of the bat, fingered citron, peach, pomegranate, which all represent good luck,...

Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition, whilst representing the importance of living in the present...

The swan is symbol of beauty, love, grace, loyalty and trust. The katniss is an aquatic plant with arrowhead shaped leaves, symbolising hardiness, ...

The Kingfisher is commonly associated to love, peace and hope for prosperity. The Dragonfly is a symbol of change, adaptability, self-realisation a...

The butterfly can signify awakening, and a transformation in preparation to fly into a fresh new way of being. The three leaves of the clover symbo...

Referred as the king of flowers in China, peonies symbolise wealth, prosperity and honour, whilst also serving as a powerful symbol of protection a...

The pomegranate symbolises righteousness, representing life in many cultures. In the Middle Ages, the resemblance to an imperial orb gave the fruit...

In Chinese culture, also colours can carry an auspicious meaning. Blue, azure and some shades of green, called “qing”, are normally associated with...

The thistle, emblematic of Scotland since the 13th century, symbolises resilience, devotion, bravery, strength, and unwavering determination. This ...

In Chinese culture, the camellia represents everlasting love and the union between two lovers, as petals and calyx (the leafy part of the stem) fal...

As squirrels work hard and plan ahead for the rigid winter, they have come to symbolise readiness, plenitude, multi-tasking and laying groundwork. ...

The cockatoo is symbolic of self-acceptance and love, whilst also represents change, especially where we are to embark on a journey of learning and...

Mintons, the pottery company in Staffordshire, was founded by Thomas Minton (1765-1836). His son, Herbert Minton, one of the greatest entrepreneurs...

The 16th century saw the introduction of patterns publications, which alongside samplers, allowed amateur embroiderers to excel at needlework, whil...

Design by William Frend De Morgan (1839-1917) who was an English potter, tile designer and novelist. A close and long term friend of William Morris...

Design by William Frend De Morgan (1839-1917) who was an English potter, tile designer and novelist. A close and long term friend of William Morris...

Symbolising innocence, modesty and love, the violet can also symbolise faith and spirituality. The columbine flowers symbolise strength, wisdom, an...

British wool and silk embroidery of flowers on linen. In this period, embroidery had become an integral part of fashion, and would appear on variou...

A floral silk and metal thread embroidery on cotton from an English coverlet (a covering spread usually for a bed) dating from the early part of th...

The eyebright flower serves to remind us to embrace the joy of what we see, and to open our eyes to see the world as it truly is. By British textil...

An English embroidery dating from the era of King James I. Flowers and plants depicted, including the carnation, foxglove, marigold, and thistle am...

British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896). The flower, also called fritillary or checkered lily, was one of the designers favo...

A floral silk and metal thread embroidery on cotton from an English coverlet (a covering spread usually for a bed) dating from the early part of th...

Tiles of glazed earthenware by English potter and tile designer William de Morgan (1839-1917). Peacocks with their graceful beauty, symbolise watc...

The pink rose symbolises recognition and gratitude as well as grace and joy. By English embroidery designer, Mary "May" Morris (1862-1938) who was ...

By British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896). The artist was inspired by the beauty of wild nature of the British countryside,...

The pomegranate symbolises righteousness, representing life in many cultures. In the Middle Ages, the resemblance to an imperial orb gave the fruit...

The long life of the wisteria flower bestows the symbolic meaning of immortality and longevity. In particular, the blue and purple wisteria represe...

By British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896). This pattern was designed for the walls of the drawing room of his family home, ...

British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896) incorporated the natural world, in particular the British wildness, in much of his w...

An English embroidery dating from the era of King James I. Flowers and plants are depicted, including the carnation, foxglove, marigold, and thistl...