Knitting Together

The New Walk Museum and Art Gallery in Leicester showcases the influential Arts and Crafts Movement, with a particular focus on the works of designer Ernest Gimson. Visitors can explore a vast library of images related to Gimson's creations, as well as other significant objects from the city's rich artistic heritage. Among the highlights is Gimson's inlaid box made from Macassar ebony, silver, and ivory, alongside his wrought iron fire basket, which exemplifies the craftsmanship of the era. The museum also features Gimson's designed house, Stoneywell, set in the picturesque Charnwood Forest, underscoring the connection between the designer's work and the local landscape. Generated from the website