V&A Voysey Birds Bookmark

Birds perched among scrolling branches and oak leaves — blues, golds and greens picked out against a clean white ground, every shape drawn in that firm, unfussy outline that makes a Voysey design recognisable at a glance.

C.F.A. Voysey (1857–1941) was an architect first and a pattern designer second, and it shows in the discipline of his work. Where his Arts and Crafts contemporaries filled every inch, Voysey left air around things. He designed hundreds of wallpapers and textiles across a long career, birds being a lifelong favourite motif, and the V&A holds a substantial collection of his work. His houses and his patterns alike were admired well into the twentieth century by designers who came after him — he was ahead of his time in ways that took decades to become obvious.

At 48 × 162mm with a yellow ribbon marker, it lies flat in any book. A handsome small gift for an Arts and Crafts admirer, a birdwatcher, or anyone who appreciates a design that knows when to stop.

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Key features

• Bird design by C.F.A. Voysey (1857–1941), from the V&A collection
• Birds among scrolling branches and oak leaves on a white ground
• Yellow ribbon marker
• 48mm × 162mm
• Museums & Galleries, the British art-stationery publisher behind the V&A, Tate, Natural History Museum and British Museum ranges
• Flat enough to post inside a greetings card
• Perfect for Arts and Crafts fans, birdwatchers, lovers of British design and book club gifts

FAQ

• Who was C.F.A. Voysey? Charles Francis Annesley Voysey (1857–1941), a British architect and designer associated with the Arts and Crafts movement, known for his wallpapers, textiles and country houses. Birds were a favourite motif throughout his career.
• Where does the design come from? The V&A's collection of Voysey's work.
• What colour is the ribbon? Yellow.
• What size is the bookmark? 48mm wide by 162mm tall.
• Is it suitable as a gift? Yes — a lovely small gift on its own, and light enough to post inside a card.