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Hand-printed wallpapers made in Ireland.

Re-discovered Irish patterns, bespoke design and colouring.

Fota Shamrock

Lissadell 2-colour Damask

Kilkenny Floral

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Regency associations
Regency associations

A secret compartment in Westport House leads rather unexpectedly to Jane Austen’s house in Chawton, Hampshire.

Newbridge: flock of ages
Newbridge: flock of ages

The crimson flock wallpaper in the Drawing Room at Newbridge, County Dublin, is two centuries old. But what came before it?

Carton: history and hospitality on a grand scale
Carton: history and hospitality on a grand scale

The former seat of the Dukes of Leinster enters a new phase in its history.

Ormond Quay: Living above the shop
Ormond Quay: Living above the shop

An 1840s interior is faithfully recreated on Dublin’s Ormond Quay

“A Skinner wallpaper is a lust-worthy marvel, demonstrating the insufficiently appreciated qualities of this medium and, just as importantly, displaying an informed historical awareness.’.”

— The Irish Times

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A recently rediscovered secret compartment in the Library at Westport House contains this striking Regency wallpaper and border, which were probably made by Dublin paper-stainer Patrick Boylan in 1817. The space is just large enough for one person to
Another recent installation, this time in Germany. A bold combination of contrasting colours and patterns that manages to succeed! #irishwallpaper #handblockedwallpaper #madeinleitrim #historicwallpaper
Another view, less penumbral, of the sitting room.
If you are at all interested in wallpaper, design history or historical decoration, you really should be a member of the Wallpaper History Society. Annual membership is a mere £25, for which you get a copy of the Wallpaper History Review, packe
Turning back time in this inviting sitting room in Scotland, papered with what must originally have been a relatively inexpensive machine printed damask, circa 1900, found as fragments by the owners. My screen printed copy was made with breathable e