Sunday, September 29, 2013

Wallpaper

I caught the end of a TV programme (Fabric of Britain) about wallpaper the other day, featuring gorgeous designs by


This picture of one of Marthe’s inked lino cuts is outstandingly beautiful 
According to the online ‘Bible of British Taste’ she makes the best wallpaper in the world 

and of course


I find these particularly compelling because my own style tends to be very flat and I have a fondness for repeating an idealised version of a thing, creating symmetry where there is none.
A chap interviewed in the programme said that the addition of layers of subtle colour adds depth to an otherwise flat design. I’d like to give that a try.

The Fabric of Britain is part of the homely and inspiring Handmade in Britain season with its lovely logo 

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