Morris & Co. Arbutus Wallpaper | Lulu and Georgia

Scrolling acanthus leaves and freckled apples are the prominent fo points of this refreshing wall art. Designed in the late 19th century by Arts & Crafts textile designer William Morris, this wallpaper was used to decorate his daughter’s workroom in her Hammersmith home located in London, England. The “Acanthus” motif holds particular value as it was the first pattern released by Morris & Co. in 1884. It holds the title for the designers most recognizable pattern due to its intricate layering of entangled foliage and its three dimensional character.