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The Beauty of Life Fabric Add to favorites Product Ref: 227034

$298.00
Per yard
This Morris & Co. The Beauty of Life fabric in Indigo features a richly detailed design combining decorative William Morris motifs with historic lettering.

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  • The Beauty of Life Fabric Indigo

Color:
Indigo

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(Minimum order 2 yards. Sold in 1⁄2 yard increments)
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Made to order · typical lead time 2–3 weeks

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Available in made to measure drapes, shades, and pillows.

Available as a wallpaper
Pure cotton
Designed in London, England
Printed in Lancaster, England
Introducing a brand-new design from Morris & Co. Delivered to the Birmingham Society of Arts on February 19th 1880 The Beauty of Life is the lecture title of William Morris's passionate appeal to “face the latest danger which civilisation is threatened with.” This rallying cry is forever immortalised on a sumptuous indigo fabric ornamented with quintessentially Morris motifs; scrolling foliage beautiful script and playful wildlife. The struggle to William Morris was the threat of industrialised capitalism to deprive the “whole race of all the beauty of life.”

The Beauty of Life is introduced to the Morris & Co. range for the Emery Walker's House collection. The lettering is inspired by William Morris's own book-printing press The Kelmscott Press a feat he managed with the unwavering support and guidance of expert typographer Sir Emery Walker.
Width53.9 inches
Vertical Pattern Repeat20.3 inches
Horizontal Pattern Repeat53.9 inches
MatchStraight
Product TypePrint, Cotton, Natural Fibres
Composition100% Cotton
Care Do Not Wash Do Not Bleach Do Not Tumble Dry Cool Iron On Reverse
Martindale20000
UsageDrapes, Shades, Headboards, Pillows, Occasional Upholstery, General Upholstery
Fire RetardancyNot Rated
Sustainability
The Beauty of Life is available in

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Once you have chosen your design, there are two distinct ways to bring it into your home:

1. Custom Made: Tailored to Your Space

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Collection: Emery Walkers House Fabrics

Introducing Emery Walker’s House, a collection of four brand-new designs and six rediscovered William Morris classics found in the artifacts and furnishings of Walker’s home in Hammersmith, London. Preserved through time, these ornate, previously out-of-production patterns are brimming with nostalgia, heritage, and grandeur.

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Made to measure – crafted with care and precision

This fabric is available through our custom-making service, with results tailored precisely to your unique space. Each piece is handmade in England, combining iconic Morris & Co. heritage with expert contemporary craftsmanship.

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HANDMADE IN ENGLAND

All our made to measure furnishings are hand finished in expert UK workroom, ensuring exceptional quality and attention to detail at every stage.

CONSIDERED CONSTRUCTION

Each product is carefully constructed and finished according to its individual requirements. For example, curtains feature hand sewn side seams and a generous 4 × 4 inch double bottom hem for a refined, weighted hang, with precise pattern matching and careful hand-sewn finishing included as standard.

PERFECT DRAPE & SHAPE

Our curtains feature discreet internal pockets for curtain weights, helping the fabric hang beautifully and maintain its shape over time.

VERSATILE HEADINGS

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