The Influence of William Morris for Art Needlework

Abstract

Berlin-wool work was the most popular embroidery throughout early Victorian age but teacher and artist took a critical attitude.The interest of traditional embroidery was brought above all by W. Morris, led to the foundation of societies for a new embroidery, Art Needlework. They wanted to bring the needlework up as fine art.The Royal School of Art Needlework founded in 1872. Morris supplied many design and his theory of embroidery for the school. Art Needlework was in fashion on 1880's by the success of the school and Morris's embroidery.