Licensing Opportunities

Bring beauty and craftsmanship to your brand with the timeless elegancy of designs by William Morris.

About William Morris

William Morris (1834–1896) was a visionary designer, writer, and reformer whose intricate patterns, bold colours, and organic motifs helped shape the Arts and Crafts Movement. His designs continue to inspire generations of artists, makers, and brands worldwide.

The William Morris Society, based at Kelmscott House in Hammersmith, preserves Morris’s legacy and offers access to his work for licensing in a way that honours his values and aesthetic.

Licensing with the William Morris Society

The Society offers selective licensing opportunities to use Morris’s original designs, and artworks across a wide range of products. Whether you’re developing a homeware line, stationery collection, fashion range, or educational content, our licensing programme ensures your project reflects the beauty and integrity of Morris’s vision.

We work closely with carefully considered partners and licensees to create beautiful and inspiring products from the Society’s collection of wallpapers, textiles, embroideries, photographs, and more.

Our licensing programme is an important part of what we do as it not only creates a pathway for Morris designs to be more accessible and creatively applied in a range of different products, but with the income that it generates, it allows us to continue our charitable work of perpetuating the life and work of William Morris and his followers.

Available Assets Include:

• Original Morris patterns and prints
• Drawings, illustrations, and textile designs
• Historical documents and ephemera
• High-resolution digital imagery

Why License with Us?

Authenticity – Access original works designed by William Morris and May Morris

Quality – Original artworks suitable for a range of applications

Support – Expert advice and curatorial guidance from our team

Ethical Alignment – Support a charitable organisation dedicated to arts education and preservation

Licensing Categories

We offer licensing for a variety of sectors, including:

• Home & interior design
• Fashion & textiles
• Stationery & gifting
• Educational publishing
• Digital media & film
• Museum collaborations & exhibitions

How It Works

Get in Touch: Tell us about your project, product range, or creative idea.

Image Selection & Review: We’ll guide you through our collection and help you select the right works.

Agreement & Usage: We’ll provide a tailored license agreement based on the scope, term, and territory.

Launch & Promote: Once licensed, you’re free to use the designs in accordance with the agreement.

Contact Us

Interested in working with us? For all licensing enquiries please get in touch with us via our contact form or email wmsadmin@williammorrissociety.org