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Presentation Quilt, 1847-50 by Mary Heidenroder Simon.
In earlier centuries quilts were to mark important events. People would save up material from just about any source and incorporate into their work, so often a favorite shirt or dress would have a second life.
Kashmir Paisley Shawl, 19th century, Spurlock Museum.
The Scottish weaving center in Paisley perfected copying the woven shawls of Kashmir. Eventually the typical design was named for the city.
Various Indian Textiles India has created beautiful textiles from the earliest days of their civilization and the tradition continues today. Quite often the designs are based on the natural fauna as are the materials used to create them.
The Strawberry Thief by Morris & Co., 1883 drawn by Philip Webb.
As William Morris and his family tried to grow strawberries at their home, Kelmscott, thrushes would climb under the barriers they erected and steal the strawberries.