English needlepoint carpets have been produced since the 16th Century, but experienced a real renaissance during the 19th Century, incorporating a vast array of new colours and styles, in part due to the impact of the burgeoning Arts and Crafts movement, pioneered in Britain by figures like William Morris, himself well known for his needlepoint textiles.

This handsome vintage example features a design inspired by the works of Arts & Crafts pioneer C.F.A Voysey, with dynamic scrolling vegetal motifs, in soft sage green and saffron tones, set against a crisp ivory ground – an understated palette, well suited to this piece’s balanced, open design, executed in a grand scale in relation to its smaller format.

A timeless and stylish example, to complement a wide variety of settings – strong enough for the floor, but would also make an excellent wall hanging.