Wandle socks_William Morris🄬

William Morris is a pioneer of arts and crafts who represents Britain and still has many enthusiastic fans today.

We have created socks that add a HOiSUM-like twist to William Morris's famous natural paintings, including works from his "River" series named after tributaries of the River Thames in the UK.

In the summer of 1880, Morris was fascinated by the River Thames and took a boat trip with his wife Jane and some friends from their home in Hammersmith to Lechlade, near Kelmscott Manor.
From 1883 onwards, he produced a series of works named after tributaries of the Thames.

Wondol, one of the River series, held a very special meaning to Morris.
The Merton Abbey factory* was located on the banks of this river and all the cotton was washed in the river before printing.
The pattern is drawn in a strong diagonal meandering motion to resemble the winding course of a river.
However, unlike the other pieces, the brightly colored stripes lend a slightly cheery feel to the finished design.
We added a vibrant pink color to make it stand out from the feet up.

*Merton Abbey Studio was opened by William Morris in 1881. It is located in the area of ​​the River Wondle, a tributary of the River Thames, and contained studios for tapestry, carpet, printing, weaving, and stained glass. It is said that the abundant water flowing along the Wondle River that crosses the site and the water quality suitable for dyeing were the deciding factors in setting up the studio there.

82%POLYESTER,17%COTTON,1%POLYURETHANE
made in Japan

Year of production: 1884
References
William Morris: A look at the history of design through the original landscape, compiled by Kyuryudo
Zaczek, lain, "William Morris", Parragon, 2002