Stylized shells arrayed in geometric repetition, their forms simplified to essential curves and radiating lines. Strauss interprets Art Deco's fascination with natural forms rendered through industrial precision, where organic inspiration meets mathematical arrangement.
The pattern employs scallop shell motifs as primary elements, each one symmetrical and formalized. Deep colours dominate the palette: navy blues, forest greens, charcoal greys providing saturated backgrounds against which shell forms read in lighter contrast tones. The composition follows Deco principles: bold scale, geometric clarity, rhythmic repetition creating visual movement. Shells overlap and interlock, their arrangement suggesting both architectural ornament and textile pattern. The aesthetic references 1920s and 1930s design when marine motifs appeared in everything from cinema interiors to ocean liner decoration.
Printed in Cornwall with precise colour registration maintaining the sharp contrast essential to Art Deco's graphic impact. The printing captures the pattern's dimensional quality through careful tonal gradation.
Strauss demands confidence in application. The bold scale and saturated colours suit statement walls in dining rooms, powder rooms, or bedrooms where dramatic effect takes precedence over restraint. Pair with metallic accents and streamlined furniture echoing the period's aesthetic. Full room application creates immersive environments for those embracing maximalist decoration.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Width: 75cm per roll
- Length: 7 metres
- Pattern alignment: Straight match
- Repeat: Substantial vertical repeat
- Installation: Butt joint
CARE: Wipe with damp cloth; deep colours maintain appearance despite minor marks.
BRING THIS HOME Where shell becomes geometry, Deco's marine dreams crystallize on walls that remember the Jazz Age.
Sisuverse Journal | Nest & Nurtured
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