Description
Tree of Life Tapestry by Henri Dearle (1860-1932). Originally designed to hang on the massive door of a 19th century English manor, this rich tapestry panel now makes a gorgeous backdrop for your foyer or dining room. Morris & Co., founded by famous painter, designer and architect William Morris, embroidered the original tapestry. Woven in France on a jacquard loom, it accommodates optional rod and finials, or hangs easily on metal hangers in the lining. John Henry Dearle (1860-1932). John Henry Dearle joined Morris & Co. in 1878 as an assistant in the firm’s retail shop, later employed in the stained glass workshop where his talents as a draftsman were recognized. Dearle contributed designs for wallpaper, textiles, and tapestry and eventually took over as artistic director of the firm after Morris’s death in 1896.
