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"Peacock and Bird" (1880s) by William Morris, Morris & Co.

This is possibly the first carpet made at Morris's factory Merton Abbey, as opposed to Hammersmith where he first experimented with carpet production in his converted coach house. In 1881, William Morris's diary, now in the British Library, refers to a large peacock carpet he is making for the wealthy American Vanderbilt family: July 1881 "Thursday 21 July…designing big Vanderbilt carpet: coloured a new pine rug and it is begun by Kate and another…" On Sunday 25 December 1881 Morris wrote "To Grange: In afternoon at work, pointing Vanderbilt Peacock" and a day later he wrote "At work on Vanderbilt Peacock, finished border, finished sketch of Dilke’s carpet [Sir Charles Wentwoth Dilke], finished corner piece….St. James". On Tuesday 27 December Morris wrote "To Merton Abbey, neither weavers nor John there, I muddled about, trees being planted, our weavers are bad belike, the 13ft carpet loom being got up. To Faulkner’s and supper there left border of Peacock to finish, wool…".

The coziest of home accessories, these woven blankets are made from 100% cotton yarn and feature fringe edges. This blanket is not printed, it's woven combining six colored yarns. The design is one-sided. Colors may be darker from shown mockups.

- Available in 50"x60" or 60"x80"
- Made of 100% cotton
- Woven cotton yarn made in the USA
- Variations in the design may occur due to the woven process
- Colors and placement may vary slightly

Care: Machine wash in cold water using mild detergent and gentle cycle only. Do not bleach or tumble dry.