Named after the river which supplied the water to the Morris & Co. fabric printing site at Merton Abbey, the overcast colour evokes the cool tones of the flowing river.
Derived from the old English dialect word for 'a small, rounded hill or clump of trees', Tump perfectly captures the verdant green colour of dense vegetation and natural themes so embodied by Morris & Co.
Directly sourced from one of the earliest Morris & Co. designs (Trellis, 1864), Morris's Trellis is a gorgeously earthy green with hints of brown. Within the garden at William Morris's Red House, the rose trellis was a gathering place for notable figures of the Arts & Crafts movement.
A neutral and softly subtle tone, Thames Reeds works perfectly to introduce a tranquil feel to any spaces. Thames Reeds draws upon the abundant plant life that thrives along the banks of the Thames.
Sussex Rush is a hearty brown that pays homage to the Sussex Chair, an iconic 19th century Morris & Co. furniture article that was produced with woven rushes.
Drawn from an original Morris & Co. paint palette, Barbed Berry is subdued, yet fruity. A charming off-red tone which recalls the berries and fruits that decorate so many of Morris & Co.'s fabric and wallpaper patterns.
Sweet, charming, and light, Rose Cockle is pure pleasure. The dainty flowers of the rose cockle appear in the Daisy design of 1864, providing the source for this light-hearted colour.
Dearle is a light-hearted blue tone which is derived from the Leicester Leaf design, created by Morris & Co. designer J.H. Dearle in 1912. An enlivening hue, Dearle is perfect for bringing joy to interior spaces.
Authentic and deep in colour, Emery Blue is taken from the background of the Willow wallpaper from Emery Walker's house. Emery Walker was a noted Typographer and fond friend of William Morris.
Citrus Stone introduces a brightening, mid-olive green hue into uplifting spaces, inspired by the colours and fruits used in an early Morris & Co. design, Fruit (1864).
Blackthorn is a sheer dark tone frequently revisited and reimagined by Morris & Co. throughout its creative history. Blackthorn is also the name of one of Morris & Co.'s most complex and intricate designs, created by J.H. Dearle in 1892.