CHEVRON
Design Story
Chevron explores the rhythm and movement created by repeating simple geometric forms. Its interlocking lines form a bold, structured pattern, softened by the irregular texture of the original hand-painted artwork.
The design draws on several of the influences behind Roll 3, particularly the intricate geometry of Huichol yarn paintings and the shifting, repeated forms found in the work of M. C. Escher. Traditional folk art and Chinese paper cutting also informed its strong outlines and carefully balanced shapes.
Chevron was painted by hand in gouache before being scanned and developed into a considered range of colourways. Graphic yet characterful, it works equally well as a statement design or alongside the simpler coordinating prints within the collection.
Chevron
DOTTIE
Design Story
Dottie was inspired by a decorative iron trellis held in the V&A’s collection. Its interlocking circular structure has been simplified and reworked into a clean, repeating pattern.
A polka dot was added to the centre of each circle, giving the traditional trellis motif a more modern and playful character. Painted by hand, the gently irregular lines soften the geometry and bring warmth and movement to the finished design.
The result is a versatile wallpaper that combines historical ornament with a fresh, contemporary simplicity.
FLORETTE
Design Story
Florette was inspired by the decorative floral motifs found within the Museum of International Folk Art’s collection. Curving stems, leaves and small flowers have been arranged into gently winding vertical trails, giving the design a natural sense of movement.
The hand-painted outlines bring a strong graphic quality to the pattern while retaining the charm and irregularity of the original artwork. Each colourway was carefully developed to balance the floral forms with the background, creating combinations that feel distinctive yet easy to use.
The result is a lively, characterful floral that brings together traditional folk-art influences and a clean, contemporary finish.
OCCULUS TRELLIS
Design Story
Occulus Trellis takes its inspiration from architectural details, translating repeated circular openings, curved edges and geometric forms into a decorative vertical pattern.
The design was painted by hand before being scanned and carefully balanced on the computer. Particular attention was given to the spacing and relationship between each element, ensuring the different shapes worked together across the repeat.
Its hand-painted lines soften the architectural geometry, resulting in a structured yet characterful trellis with a strong sense of rhythm and movement.
PEMBROKE STRIPE
Design Story
Pembroke Stripe is a richly textured wallpaper combining broad bands of colour with groups of finer hand-painted lines. The design began with the elegant stripes found in George Lepape’s fashion illustrations.
The original artwork was painted by hand onto fabric before being scanned and developed into a repeating wallpaper design. The texture of the fabric remains visible within the print, while the irregular painted edges and subtle variations in colour give the structured stripe a softer, more characterful quality.
Bold enough to make an impact yet easy to coordinate, Pembroke Stripe brings warmth, rhythm and a relaxed decorative feel to both traditional and contemporary interiors.
STELLA
Design Story
Stella began as a series of loose doodles, with curling lines and simple star-like forms gradually developing into a lively, flowing repeat.
The design was further inspired by the decorative details found in old frescoes, where celestial motifs and scrolling forms often appear with a softly aged, hand-worked character. These influences shaped Stella’s radiating stars and swirling lines.
Painted by hand, the pattern retains the spontaneity of the original drawings. The result is a playful, expressive design filled with movement and an informal sense of rhythm.
STUDIO STRIPE
Design Story
Studio Stripe builds on the hand-painted stripes found throughout our previous collections, taking further inspiration from the bold, colourful panels of traditional circus tents.
Each stripe was painted by hand with a deliberately wobbly edge, giving the design a relaxed character and softening its strong vertical structure. Much of the development was spent carefully adjusting the colours, ensuring that each shade worked individually while creating a balanced rhythm across the full repeat.
The result is a confident yet versatile stripe with the irregularity and warmth of the original painted artwork.
ZIPPY
Design Story
Zippy takes its inspiration from the decorative borders of old playing cards. Repeated scalloped forms and fine zigzag lines have been rearranged into a lively geometric pattern with a strong sense of rhythm and movement.
The design was hand-painted in gouache and took many attempts to perfect, carefully adjusting the scale, spacing and relationship between each element until the repeat felt balanced.
Its colourways draw inspiration from the colour wheel, combining contrasting tones with strong white backgrounds. The result is a playful yet structured design that feels crisp, bold and easy to use.












































































