A maker’s hand

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DECORATING

The celebration of the artisan in interiors is big news and there are numerous new collections that embrace the crafted look

DELIGHTFUL DECOUPAGE

This torn, layered decoupage-style wallcovering is thoroughly modern, yet it has a characterful, handmade feel. It has been curated from a collage of recycled corrugated paper pieces which have then been scanned and digitally printed onto paper. A striking first impression for any space, this contemporary take on a trompe l’oeil is destined to be a conversation starter.

Tear wallcovering in Cartridge WK823/01, £220 a roll, Kirkby Design

SHEER FINESSE

Big window surfaces often require extra thought when making the rest of the room feel cosy. A woven sheer can help to increase the comfort level as it allows you to create diffused light; useful for when it’s bright, this gives the option to seek shade. This woven design – called Bandalo by Zimmer + Rohde – is curated using a paper yarn fibre, and it offers a relaxed aesthetic.

Bandalo 10972 fabric, £199.90m, Zimmer + Rohde

SMALL STITCH DETAIL

Good design is often down to the little details, and this beautifully stitched Ribbon Fiesta fabric by A Rum Fellow is a prime example of this. The cafe-style curtain brings a wonderfully charismatic layer of beauty to even the most practical pieces of furniture. This design is woven by hand in Guatemala on a pedal loom using a traditional technique called Pepenado.

Ribbon Fiesta fabric, £250m, A Rum Fellow

HANDMADE-INSPIRED FABRICS

Paxton in Grey/Gold, £85m, James Hare
Montage in Papyrus, £402m, de Le Cuona
Lombok, £150m, Threads at GP&J Baker
Explosion in Festa, £140m, FuturLiberty Collection at Liberty Fabrics
Sagitta F7832-01, £105m, Osborne & Little
Alto in Parchment/Chalk, £89m, Claire Greenfield at Harlequin
Indi 560 woven leather, €810m, Toyine Sellers at Toyine
Elkhart Brown, £156m, Schumacher
BORDER FLECK STRIPE FURNISHING FABRIC IN HONEY, £35M, JOHN LEWIS & PARTNERS

HANDCRAFTED PAPERS

A handmade woven wallcovering is the ultimate way to bring this look into the home with abundance. For its latest collection, Mark Alexander has delved into the exploration of hand-woven botanical fibres, paper yarns and Japanese paper wallcoverings – all of which bring a unique and nuanced sense of texture and tone. This distinctive cross-hatch design is crafted using hyacinth fibres, with a dash of shimmering bronze metallic. Earthy, timeless and highly authentic, it’s the perfect backdrop for attaining peak chic bohemian-style.

Hyacinth Weave wallcovering in Bronze MW141/02, £950 a roll, Mark Alexander

FINE WEAVES

Finely woven wallcoverings offer a subtle alternative to the more obvious des

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