Experience the dramatic beauty of dark purple bearded irises against a deep, theatrical ground. A sumptuous botanical study. Made to order.
Installed Room · The Wall Shawl Atelier · 2026

Shadow Iris — Mural Wallpaper

The Paper Itself

Six lines of provenance.

PaperNon-woven paste-the-wall substrate, 240 gsm, matt finish
InkPigment latex inks, UV-stable, lightfast rating ISO 11798
PainterHand-finished in the studio
EditionNo. 23 of 30 · 7 remaining
OriginPrinted and hand-finished in the atelier; dispatched from the studio
Lead time4–6 working weeks
The Composition

What the mural describes.

In the heart of June, when the tall bearded irises reach their peak, a dramatic spectacle unfolds. 'Shadow Iris' captures these extravagant, over-engineered flowers in their deepest purples – varieties bred to push the hue beyond recognition, almost to black. Each bloom is a complex architectural event: three upright standards form a dome of ruffled silk, while the three lower falls drape like a ball gown, their surfaces veined with darker purple. A thick, fuzzy beard of bright gold bristles at the centre, a singular warm accent against the cool, dark drama. This is not merely a floral arrangement; it is a spotlight performance, anchored by a deep, composted earth ground that allows the flowers to truly perform.

This theatrical botanical study transforms a dining room, an intimate study, or a grand entrance hall into a scene of opulent drama. Imagine it behind a velvet sofa, or as the stunning backdrop to a collection of treasured art. Each mural is printed to your wall's precise measurements, ensuring a flawless, bespoke fit. We use only matt non-woven paste-the-wall paper, chosen for its luxurious finish and ease of installation, supplied as numbered drop panels for a seamless experience.

  • Made to your wall's exact measurements
  • Dramatic, sumptuous botanical design
  • Rich, dark purple and gold palette
  • Supplied as numbered drop panels
  • Premium matt non-woven paper
  • Paste-the-wall for easy installation
  • Bespoke, made-to-order craftsmanship
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.

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