BELOVED PATTERN
Acanthus
A true classic reimagined in many variants since it first appeared in the mid-1800s. From rich hues to soft pastels; as cherished then as it is now.
Acanthus was originally hand-printed in the year 1840 using wood blocks carved from pear tree wood, and has since then lived on in many different colourways over the years.
Its meandering, ornament-like floral pattern is exquisite to hang on every wall in a room, and is ideal for many different types of interiors and homes.
Here are all 6 colourways
A versatile palette
Back in 1966, Acanthus was brought back into print, and became immensely popular in the bright yellow, red and blue trend colours of the 1960s and 70s. Subsequently, in the 1980s, the pattern was printed in soft pastels in the transition to the subtle, neutral grounds still favoured now.
The versatility and all the beautiful colourways that have been dreamed up over the years are just some of the reasons to account for the enduring popularity of this pattern.
Today, Acanthus is collagraph-printed and is a wallpaper equally well suited to both contemporary and more traditional-style homes.
The original pattern was much larger, almost twice its current size, but was then reduced in size to fit a 53-cm roll width, explains Sissa Sundling Head of Design at Boråstapeter.
When Acanthus was printed in 1966, the kitchen linens that were created to match the wallpaper were an instant hit. The style banished the dull grey wallpapers, and not least kitchen wallpapers featuring pots, pans and root vegetables.
