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A finely detailed shell motif wallpaper created with the exquisite surface print mark to impart an appealing, hand-crafted appearance. The pattern gracefully dances across the wall evoking the mesmerising ebb and flow of the ocean. Viewed from afar it forms a trellis pattern, revealing the delicate intricacies of the design as you move closer. A perfect wallpaper for bathrooms, ensuites, guest cloakrooms and powder rooms with a stylish nod to coastal décor schemes. Colbalt offers a sophisticated blend of indigo blue and soft taupe hues to emphasize the beautiful shape of this delicate shell motif.
Available in 4 colours: Ivory, Verde, Aqua and Colbalt
Calico Shell Archive inspiration: Design for a printed chintz textile, England, 1760s–70s
The exquisite pattern was taken from a tiny, hand-painted artwork for a chintz textile that reflects the tremendous artistry of the British textile industry in the 18th century. The term "chintz” is related to a Sanskrit word meaning “coloured” or “spotted," and now refers to any cotton or linen furnishing fabric with a pattern, but initially would have been used to describe light, cotton fabrics created in India for the English market.
Roll size | 52cm x 10.05m (20.5ins x 11yds) |
Repeat size | 13.25cm / 5.25ins |
Match | Straight |
Washability | Washable |
Hanging | Paste the Wall |
Strippability | Strippable |
Light fastness | Good |
EU fire rating | B-s1,d0 |
V&A Decorative Papers II, 1838's second collaboration with the Victoria and Albert Museum, is a joyful and captivating collection of nine wallpaper patterns celebrating the artistry and craftsmanship behind each design. Inspired by woodblock prints, watercolour sketches and upholstery fabrics, the intricate designs date as far back as the 1700s, and have been reimagined into enduring, contemporary colours, perfect for the interiors of today.
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