Morris & Co. Merton Abbey: Arras tapestry looms
| Area | Merton |
|---|---|
| Copyright 1 | William Morris Gallery, London Borough of Waltham Forest |
| Stakeholder Image | WMG |
| Picture Reference | MerMor_19_8-10 |
| Original Format | Photo |
| Notes / History | These looms are named after the town of Arras in France. In the 14th and 15th centuries it was a thriving textile town specialised in fine wool tapestries. In the 19th century, William Morris resurrected the art of tapestry-making in the medieval style at Merton Abbey. Morris & Co. made a successful series of tapestries for home and ecclesiastical uses. |
