William Morris’ Strawberry Thief is one of the most recognizable designs in art history, but its origin story is rarely told. Created in 1883 after Morris watched birds stealing strawberries from his garden, this Arts and Crafts movement textile was meant to bring beauty into everyday life. Ironically, the labor-intensive printing process made it affordable only to the wealthy. Now, this iconic pattern appears on everything from wallpaper and vintage-inspired home decor to journals and pillows,
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William Morris’ Strawberry Thief is one of the most recognizable designs in art history, but its origin story is rarely told. Created in 1883 after Morris watched birds stealing strawberries from his garden, this Arts and Crafts movement textile was meant to bring beauty into everyday life. Ironically, the labor-intensive printing process made it affordable only to the wealthy. Now, this iconic pattern appears on everything from wallpaper and vintage-inspired home decor to journals and pillows,
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