On the Wall · The Wall Shawl

Sized to your room.

Shown on a 10 ft × 8 ft wall · figure 5′7″ for scale — enter your wall above to see yours.

The Print

The specifications.

PaperNon-woven paste-the-wall substrate, 240 gsm, matt finish
InkPremium odour-free, eco-friendly inks · wide colour gamut · UV-stable, lightfast
DesignerOriginal design by Akanksha & the Wall Shawl design team
SizingMade to your wall measurements
OriginDesigned in-studio and printed to order
Lead timePrinted to order · dispatched in 3–5 working days
The Composition

What the mural describes.

Imagine the quiet elegance of a Victorian flower album, its pages filled with the tender forms of pressed wildflowers and garden blooms. This mural invites you into an imagined herbarium, where each specimen, from wild rose to persistent buttercup, is artfully arranged on aged cream paper, revealing the delicate veins and flattened petals in exquisite detail. The palette is a symphony of muted nostalgia: russet poppies, olive ferns, and heather mauves mingle with the enduring gold of dandelions, all held within the soft embrace of a faded past. A gentle overlap of blossoms, and the subtle suggestion of mounting tape, lend an intimate, handmade charm to this curated collection.

Perfect for a tranquil bedroom retreat or a contemplative study, this design evokes a sense of calm reflection, honouring the enduring beauty of nature's fleeting moments. Each mural is a bespoke creation, printed to the precise measurements of your wall, ensuring a flawless, continuous narrative. Our matt non-woven paper is designed for paste-the-wall application, providing a luxurious finish that is both durable and easy to install, transforming your space with an artful, enduring beauty.

  • Made to your wall's exact measurements
  • Supplied as numbered drop panels for easy installation
  • Printed on premium matt non-woven paper
  • Paste-the-wall application for a smooth finish
  • Exceptional print quality and colour fidelity
  • Bespoke design for a unique interior
  • Features a delicate, curated botanical arrangement
How It Arrives

A roll, a paste, a named hanger.

Each mural is printed to the exact measurements you submit — width, height, and drop — then supplied as sequentially numbered panels, ready to hang in order. Paste system: standard overlap paste, seams pattern-matched. No trimming required.

We work with a trusted network of specialist paperhangers. At the order stage we can introduce a recommended installer in your area — or supply full installation notes for your own hanger.

Questions

Asked of the studio.

What is the primary inspiration for this design?

This design draws inspiration from historical herbaria and botanical albums, particularly the meticulous arrangement of pressed specimens found in natural history collections and Victorian flower books. It captures the elegiac beauty of flowers preserved past their natural time.

What kind of flowers are depicted in the mural?

The mural features a collection of pressed wildflowers and garden flowers, including wild roses, buttercups, dandelions, lavender, forget-me-nots, poppies, ferns, and heather. Each is rendered with the delicate detail of a real pressed specimen.

How would you describe the colour palette?

The palette is intentionally faded and muted, evoking a sense of nostalgia and the passage of time. Key colours include Faded Rose, Dried Gold, Lavender Grey, Poppy Rust, Fern Olive, Heather Mauve, Paper Cream, and Stem Brown, creating a harmonious and tender aesthetic.

Lineage

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