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:
I really like the blue version. Such a fresh option for such a loved print.
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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Thanks Julie! Love the wall paper too!
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
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
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