c. 1871 Fabulous Bird, one of four original wallpapers designed by Watts Founder G.G. Scott and an enduring Watts favourite. c.1871 this print is derived from the bird and flower type of eighteenth century Chinese wallpaper, which was intended for rooms of small proportions. The design is strengthened by a closely observed naturalism, as every petal and feather are captured in exquisite minute detail. Beautiful!
Now recreated as part of our 2022 collection 'The Bodley Papers,' which marries history with modernity through confident fresh colour ways and pattern rich styling. Digital and hand block production options and flick to Bird Burrows, Bird with even more glorious layers of colour.
Sampling on request, subject to availability.
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4 - 6 weeks
Printed in England
Custom colours available, please enquire.
2 rolls
10 meters per roll
Bringing together traditional methods, an archive of historical designs, and a range of contemporary colours, our hand-blocked wallpapers are a sumptuous statement for any room.
We use the original handmade pear wood blocks and rollers to produce our papers the traditional way. We have a wide range of designs with a variety of scales and styles, along with the skilled ability to produce rolls in any colour to transform the distinctive into the truly unique.
When our designs were first drawn for the block makers in Watts’ early years they would have been coloured specifically for each job. Today we can offer a wide range of colours but we take great care to use a palette that is true to our design roots.
Using traditional materials helps as part of today’s drive to create sustainable buildings but best of all it ensures that the printed surface avoids the plastic monotony of alkyd and acrylic paints.