Chiang Mai Dragon Uncovered

Wednesday, May 18, 2011



F. Schumacher's Chiang Mai Dragon is one of the most loved {and certainly most blogged about!} patterns in design lately! It's a best seller for the fabric house and comes as either a wall covering or a linen printed fabric. Since its such a design world favorite, I was especially excited for my recent trip to Chiang Mai in the North of Thailand, and wondered if I would find more textiles similar to Schumacher's design or see what inspired it? 


Well, Chiang Mai was absolutely beautiful and it certainly has a rich tradition of textile design and handmade crafts, but nothing which reminded me of this pattern. Originally derived from a lively 1920's Art Deco era block print, I think Chiang Mai Dragon is really a classic example of a Western interpretation of the East! But to be honest, even if its not authentically Thai at all, I still adore it!  It is so decorative, complex and ornamental but yet you feel like you could never get sick of it!


So glam - actress Kristen Bell on her Chiang Mai upholstered ottoman! Featured in InStyle.

Pair of pillow from Plum Cushion, available via Etsy - I covet these! 

Terrific lampshade in the Mocha color way with blue velvet trim! By Spruce Home in Austin, Texas {via Etsy}

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The adorable girls' room of the very talented Jenny of Little Green Notebook!

As wall covering! {via}

Designer Barrie Benson's home - I love it with the orange banquette! {via Domino}

In China Blue

In the Lacquer red color way

What do you think it is about Chiang Mai Dragon that is so appealing and timeless?

xo Allison

5 comments:

The Glam Lamb said...

I really like the blue version. Such a fresh option for such a loved print.

Julie Khuu | Haute Khuuture said...

Pattern on pattern, bold shots of color...what's not to love?? One of my all time faves for sure...really DYING over the wallcovering usage...beautiful, simply stunning!

xo-Julie
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Allison Egan said...

Thanks Julie! Love the wall paper too!

Jessie said...

I guess I like the red and blue version. (not the china blue)I think the gorgeous Chiang Mai print looks really engaging and whimsical so I am not surprised it captured the hearts of so many fans! I love it as a wall covering, decorative pillows or curtains.

Good post!

Jessie
www.mixandchic.com

Villa Bisono said...

This is one of my favorite prints as it's so colorful and tells a story! I just found your blog and loving lots of your post.

Hope you can check out mine.

xoxo
Maurenice
www.villa-bisono.com
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