Voysey Bird and Tulip Pattern Arts and Crafts Crossbody Bag

Add a touch of authentic English Arts and Crafts Movement charm to your wardrobe with this elegant CFA Voysey Bird and Tulip pattern tote. The rich curves of the stylised tulip flowers contrast superbly with the background of stiff, almost angular leaves. Your gaze is drawn in as you begin to find the signature Voysey birds hidden in the foliage. The birds peer back at you with an insouciance one can't help but find amusing. Voysey's Bird and Tulip pattern is at once peaceful and playful, fresh and calming. A contemporary critic described it as "a very simple and beautiful idea" that would be much copied in the future, but no copy would ever match the original by the master. He particularly praised this colorway: ...nothing could be more sumptuous than this "peacock" harmony. Bird and Tulip by C.F.A. Voysey, 1896, England, Arts and Crafts Movement. Colours include soft greens, blues and orchid (a soft purple). Original piece: wallpaper, colour woodblock, hand printed on paper. Lovingly hand restored and prepared for print by a professional graphic artist experienced in art restoration. Matching items and more are available in our store's CFA Voysey collection.