V&A Paeonia - Lacquer Gold Wallpaper Size:Sample

V&A Paeonia - Lacquer Gold Wallpaper Size:SampleBased on a fabric from the V&A archive dating back to 1918, Paeonia depicts large peony heads, built up with layers of luscious colour. Featuring ornate motifs and exotic blooms, these fabrics recalled hand painted Chinese wall panels originally seen in 18th century European decoration. The wallpaper retains most of the original textile's detail and has been skilfully remastered giving space for the stunning blooms to flourish and transform home

One roll contains 2 panels (A & B) for the full design

a royal residence in Pall Mall

vibrant pattern featuring parrots perched in a leafy jungle has been skilfully surface printed to recreate the look of the original wood block printed wallpaper from the V&A archive

cotton fabrics created in India for the English market

Stunning shimmer highlights creating magnificent optical delights to the leaf design

light-reflecting inks in bracken

known as “treeing”

Burnt Orange

white background

The V&A has in its collection a unique album of 223 exquisite watercolour textile designs by William Kilburn

produced by the notable Jeffrey firm in the late 19th century

Adapted from a printed fabric by Tootal