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Paul Bristow

Rory Hutton Benton End Cotton Napkin

£12.00 GBP
£12.00 GBP

Discover the stories, people and places at the heart of Earthly Paradise: Radical Living in the UK through this exclusive napkin, specially commissioned by William Morris Gallery and created by Cambridge-based artist and historian Rory Hutton.

This striking design celebrates Benton End, the Suffolk home of artist and plantsman Cedric Morris and his partner Arthur Lett-Haines. More than a private residence, Benton End became an influential centre of artistic education and creativity, welcoming generations of students who were encouraged to develop their own artistic voice. Surrounded by extraordinary gardens cultivated by Morris, the house fostered a unique environment where art, horticulture and daily life were closely intertwined.

Inspired by an exhibition that explores 200 years of artists, activists and communities who challenged convention and imagined new ways of living, Hutton's design combines historical storytelling with traditional printmaking. Through carefully chosen imagery and Morris's words, these napkins celebrate themes of creativity, craftsmanship and the enduring importance of the home as a place of inspiration and shared experience.

Made from high-quality cotton, this set of two napkins brings a touch of Arts and Crafts heritage to the dining table. Both practical and decorative, they offer a thoughtful way to incorporate art and design into everyday life and make an ideal gift for admirers of William Morris, design history and contemporary printmaking.

Every purchase directly supports William Morris Gallery, helping to fund vital conservation work, world-class exhibitions and community education programmes.

About the Artist

Rory Hutton is a Cambridge-based artist, illustrator and historian whose work combines traditional printmaking techniques with a passion for social and cultural history. Best known for his distinctive lino-cut designs, Hutton creates artworks that explore the stories, objects and people that have shaped everyday life. His illustrations are richly informed by historical research, bringing together craftsmanship, storytelling and graphic design in a unique and engaging visual style.

About the Exhibition 
Earthly Paradise: Radical Living in the UK explores the people and places that have shaped art and activism across Britain over the last 200 years. Through art, photography, design, sound and archival material, the exhibition highlights individuals and communities who challenged social norms and created new visions of society. Bringing together works from collections across the UK, Earthly Paradise examines how creativity, activism and the idea of home have inspired social change.

Care & Information 
  • Features Rory Hutton's Benton End designs. 
  • Exclusive commission for Earthly Paradise: Radical Living in the UK
  • 45 x 45 cm
  • 100% cotton
  • Reusable and washable
  • Made and printed in the UK
  • Exclusive to William Morris Gallery