Kelmscott Press

Kelmscott Press was a printing press founded by the artist and writer William Morris in 1891 in England. It aimed to produce beautifully designed books that emphasized craftsmanship and artistic quality, countering the mass production of the industrial age. Morris and his team used traditional techniques, hand-setting type and printing on fine papers, often incorporating intricate illustrations and decorative elements. Kelmscott Press became famous for its notable works, including the "Kelmscott Chaucer," and is considered a key figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement, promoting art and design as integral to everyday life.