William Morris Strawberry Thief tote bag

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‘When class-robbery is abolished every man will reap the fruits of his labour.’

In this tote bag we’ve combined one William Morris’ classic designs, The Strawberry Thief, and a radical quote by him in a perfect marriage of his two passions: art and activism. A British artist, poet, novelist, and ardent socialist, Morris is best known as the 19th century's most celebrated textile designer, responsible for the some of the most recognisable textile patterns from the century. He was a radical in both his art and politics, refusing to follow the consensus. Disillusioned by the Victorian era's focus on dehumanising industrial systems that produced poor-quality, 'unnatural' objects, Morris championed a principle of handmade production, establishing the British Arts and Crafts Movement. Aware of the deep divisions in contemporary society, he declared himself a socialist, and in 1884 he helped set up a new group called the Socialist League, making frequent street-corner speeches and using his fame and artwork to further these objectives. 

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Bleached 10oz cotton canvas tote bag, printed on both sides. Measures approx 37 cm square with 11cm gusset and long handles. Machine washable at 30 degrees.

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    Cotton Bag

    Posted by Susan Lloyd on 12th Jan 2022

    Makes a lovely gift with matching tea towel