William Morris Evenlode Chintz - Place Mat madhatter The "mighty Mississippi" is the

The "mighty Mississippi" is the largest river system in North America

It is tinged with a patina of various colours that indicate both the age and mineral content of the original lava flows

The illustrations are colourful and the imaginative text which uses alliteration and rhythm to an element of fun to learning the sounds of letters when used in different words

the process is its own reward

scratch proof and heat proof

William Morris Evenlode Chintz - Place Mat madhatter The "mighty Mississippi" is theEvenlode, designed by William Morris in 1883, was a pattern derived from Persian and seventeenth century Italian velvets. The print involved the use of thirty three different printing blocks to create a complex floral pattern. The dark green background alone required dyeing the cloth blue and overprinting with a strong yellow. Printed onto a high quality 32 x 23 cm heat resistant table placemat with a wipe clean high gloss finish.