The first fully illustrated and comprehensive introduction to May Morris's work as an artist, designer and embroiderer, published in association with the V&A. May Morris (1862-1938), younger daughter of William Morris, was a significant figure in the British Arts and Crafts movement and a pioneer of 'art embroidery'. She ran the embroidery department of Morris & Co., as well as designing textiles, wallpapers and jewellery.

May was also an influential teacher and lectured in the UK and America. May Morris: Arts & Crafts Designer is the first publication to present the full range of May Morris's work and reveals her exceptional skill and originality. It draws together her designs, exquisite embroideries, watercolours, costume and jewellery from museums around the world, and in particular the rich collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum and the William Morris Gallery, London.

The book contains more than 180 items in colour and detailed information on their materials and provenance compiled by leading experts. There are also new insights into May's personal life and relationships, her social activism and her support for other craftswomen. This authoritative and illuminating study places May Morris, whose reputation has been overshadowed by that of her father, firmly among the leading British designer-makers of the Arts and Crafts movement.

本书与V&A联合出版，首次全面介绍了艺术家、设计师和刺绣师梅·莫里斯（May Morris）的作品。梅·莫里斯（1862-1938）是威廉·莫里斯（William Morris）的小女儿，是英国艺术与工艺运动的重要人物，也是“艺术刺绣”的先驱。她管理着莫里斯公司的刺绣部门，同时还设计纺织品、墙纸和珠宝。

梅也是一位有影响力的教师，在英国和美国讲学。本书是**本介绍梅·莫里斯全部作品的出版物，揭示了她**的技能和创意。该书汇集了她的设计、精美的刺绣、水彩画、服装和珠宝，来自世界各地的博物馆，特别是维多利亚和阿尔伯特博物馆和伦敦威廉·莫里斯美术馆的丰富收藏。

该书包含180多件彩色物品，以及由知名专家编撰的关于其材料和出处的详细信息。书中还对梅的个人生活和人际关系、她的社会活动以及她对其他女工匠的支持提出了新的见解。这本国际性和启发性的研究报告将让梅·莫里斯不受父亲声誉影响，牢牢地置于艺术与工艺运动中领先的英国设计师制造商行列。