Beware Alan Francis Vigers`s upbeat jolly 1901 design has a somewhat sinister undertone. So named because its head resembles the rounded shape of a monk`s habit this plant is also referred to as wolfsbane recalling its use as a toxic poison used to coat arrows fired at marauding wolves in Classical times. This plant as treacherous as it is beautiful is charmingly rendered by Vigers with innocuous innocence.
This ottoman is a one-of-a kind piece, THANKS to this Kathmandu pattern. The quality is gorgeous! Sophisticated and playful! I have bought is several times because I cannot get enough of it!. Elizabeth. Torrington, CT. Mon Dec 29 2025
Apart from Morris himself, there is no greater author of the large-scale and rhythmically swirling patterns than his apprentice J.H. Dearle creator of the adapted Leicester you see before you. Available for the first time as a fabric J.H. Dearle`s 1912 design retains all of its ecstatic movement with the folding acanthus leaves and miniature jewel-like flowerheads readily soaking up great depths of color.
Ben first fell in love with Merton after noticing it on a friend’s parents’ sofa more than 20 years ago. Designed by John Henry Dearle in 1905 it features an ogival repeat of stylized pomegranates and tulips surrounded by delicate flowers apples and scrolling acanthus leaves.Â
