In the 19^th century, William Morris (1834-1896) rose to prominence as a British textile designer, novelist, translator and social activist. He was a major contributor to the revival of traditional British textile arts and methods of production, famously quoting “have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” Francesca Gillett focuses on the craftsmanship used in the Victorian era, combined with an analysis of nature in the 21^st century. Specifically, Gillett looks at tropical shapes and forms, often travelling to Kew Gardens, Oxford Botanical Gardens and the Barbican Conservatory as inspiration. Her final project includes a collection of fabric all hangings that use both past and present textile techniques, using three-dimensional wallpapers and fabric manipulation.

BA (Hons) Textile Design

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