Liberty Equality Fraternity tea cosy

NZ$46.00
(No reviews yet) Write a Review
Adding to basket… The item has been added
  • Delivery with Royal Mail, free on orders over £35
  • 100-day money back guarantee if you change your mind

Liberty, equality, fraternity – sound familiar? Well, here’s a visually exciting take on a well-known slogan! William Morris created this design for the membership card of the Social Democratic Federation (Britain’s first socialist political party), 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. 

This  tea cosy would make a brilliant kitchen accessory for left wing or progressive friends and family! 
 
Click on the 'specifications' tab for more information about this product, including material, size and care instructions.

Tea cosy with outer and inner fabric of half Panama, unbleached, natural cotton (heavy weight, textured finish) with bias binding edging and hanging loop. Polyester wadding inner layer to keep your tea pot warm. Approx size: 33cm wide by 27cm high. Wash at 30 degrees.