May Morris (1862 1938), younger daughter of WilliamMorris, was a significant figure in the British Arts andCrafts movement and a pioneer of art embroidery'. Sheran the embroidery department of Morris & Co., as well asdesigning textiles, wallpapers and jewellery. May was alsoan influential teacher and lectured in the UK and America.May Morris: Arts & Crafts Designer is the firstpublication to present the full range of May Morris'swork and reveals her exceptional skill and originality.It draws together her designs, exquisite embroideries,watercolours, costume and jewellery from museumsaround the world, and in particular the rich collections ofthe Victoria and Albert Museum and the William MorrisGallery, London. The book contains more than 180 objectsin colour and detailed information on their materials andprovenance compiled by leading experts. There are alsonew insights into May's personal life and relationships, hersocial activism and her support of other craftswomen.This authoritative and illuminating study places MayMorris whose reputation has been overshadowed by thatof her father firmly among the leading British designer-makers of the Arts and Crafts movement.