Josephine Munsey
Josephine Munsey
P A T T E R N & C O L O U R
  • ROLL III

    Collection Story

    Roll III brings together a varied collection of visual references, united by a shared interest in rhythm, repetition and simple forms.


    The collection began with the elegant stripes found in George Lepape’s fashion illustrations. Further inspiration came from the richly patterned Huichol yarn paintings held in the Lam Museum’s permanent collection, as well as the folk art explored through the Museum of International Folk Art’s online archive.


    An exhibition of M. C. Escher’s work at Somerset House introduced another perspective on repetition and geometry, while the intricacy of traditional Chinese paper cutting inspired the use of bold silhouettes and carefully balanced shapes.


    Every design was hand-painted, predominantly in gouache, before being scanned and developed into a range of colourways. The final selection brings together versatile, easy-to-coordinate prints designed to sit comfortably alongside one another and complement both patterned and more understated interiors.

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

Chevron - Celestine and Southern Light
Chevron - Celestine and Southern Light - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Chevron - Lichen and Ham Pink
Chevron - Lichen and Ham Pink - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Chevron - Little Ponds and Orange A
Chevron - Little Ponds and Orange - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Chevron - Pink and Orange
Chevron - Pink and Orange - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Chevron - Potter's Blue and Punch
Chevron - Potter's Blue and Punch - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Chevron - Tabacco and Little Ponds
Chevron - Tabacco and Little Ponds - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00

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.

Dottie

Dottie - Beryl - Wallpaper
Dottie - Beryl - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Dottie - Celestine - Wallpaper
Dottie - Celestine - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Dottie - Cobber - Wallpaper
Dottie - Cobber - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Dottie - Lichen - Wallpaper
Dottie - Lichen - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Dottie - Punch - Wallpaper
Dottie - Punch - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Dottie - Summer Evening - Wallpaper
Dottie - Summer Evening - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00

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.

Florette

Florette - Beryl - Wallpaper
Florette - Beryl - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Florette - Celestine - Wallpaper
Florette - Celestine - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Florette - Hibernacle - Wallpaper
Florette - Hibernacle - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Florette - Punch - Wallpaper
Florette - Punch - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Florette - Smith Yellow - Wallpaper
Florette - Smith Yellow - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Florette - Southern Light - Wallpaper
Florette - Southern Light - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00

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.

Occulus Trellis

Occulus Trellus - Beakster Blue and Smith Yellow - Wallpaper
Occulus Trellis - Beakster Blue and Smith Yellow - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Occulus Trellus - Punch and Potter's Blue - Wallpaper
Occulus Trellis - Punch and Potter's Blue - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Occulus Trellus - Celectine and Apple Pip - Wallpaper
Occulus Trellus - Celectine and Apple Pip - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00

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.

Pembroke Stripe

Pembroke Stripe - Box Blue and Maitland Green - Wallpaper
Pembroke Stripe - Box Blue and Maitland Green - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Pembroke Stripe - Celestine and Wisecrack - Wallpaper
Pembroke Stripe - Celestine and Wisecrack - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Pembroke Stripe - Little Ponds and Punch - Wallpaper
Pembroke Stripe - Little Ponds and Punch - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00

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.

Stella

Stella - Beakster Blue - Wallpaper
Stella - Beakster Blue - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Stella - Cobber and Parsnip - Wallpaper
Stella - Cobber and Parsnip - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Stella - Evening Mist and Shell - Wallpaper
Stella - Evening Mist and Shell - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Stella - Little Ponds - Wallpaper
Stella - Little Ponds - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Stella - Red Current - Wallpaper
Stella - Red Current - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Stella - Sky and Smith Yellow - Wallpaper
Stella - Sky and Smith Yellow - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00

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.

Studio Stripe

Studio Stripe - Jam and Delft - Wallpaper
Studio Stripe - Jam and Delft - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Studio Stripe - Mizzle - Wallpaper
Studio Stripe - Mizzle - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Studio Stripe - Paint Pots - Wallpaper
Studio Stripe - Paint Pots - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Studio Stripe - Patina - Wallpaper
Studio Stripe - Patina - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Studio Stripe - Treacle and Teal - Wallpaper
Studio Stripe - Treacle and Teal - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00

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.

Zippy

Zippy - Cobber - Wallpaper
Zippy - Cobber - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Zippy - Nettle - Wallpaper
Zippy - Nettle - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Zippy - Plaster Pink - Wallpaper
Zippy - Plaster Pink - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Zippy - Potter's Blue - Wallpaper
Zippy - Potter's Blue - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00
Zippy - Summer Evening - Wallpaper
Zippy - Summer Evening - Wallpaper
£2.40 - £108.00

Collection Stories

Vale
Roll III
Five Years Small
The Bloom Edit
Miria
Alma
Roll II
Juniper
Maitland
Roll
Portfolio 2
Portfolio 1

Collection Stories

Vale
Roll III
Five Years Small
The Bloom Edit
Miria
Alma
Roll II
Juniper
Maitland
Roll
Portfolio 2
Portfolio 1
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