William Morris Scarf - Thistle

The Art & Crafts movement is an artistic trend that emerged in England in the mid-19th century and lasted until the early 20th century. It was created as a reaction against industrialization and the proliferation of poorly made manufactured products. Artists in this movement advocated for the valorization of craftsmanship and the creation of hand-made products, combining aesthetic beauty and functionality. One of the founders of this movement is William Morris, who founded the company Morris, Marshall, Faulkner and Co in 1861. He was a designer, poet, and writer and worked to promote a return to traditional craft methods for the production of decorative products. Other famous artists associated with this movement include John Ruskin, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Walter Crane, C.R.Ashbee, and C.F.A. Voysey. The Art & Crafts movement had a significant impact on architecture, design, and decorative art, and has influenced many subsequent art movements such as Art Nouveau and modernism. It continues to inspire creators today who seek to reconcile aesthetic quality and functionality in their work.