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Calico wallpaper makes gold with alchemy and enchantment

Calico wallpaper makes gold with alchemy and enchantment

Since 2013, Calico wallpaper has presented the most beautiful and haunting murals on the market. Your new collection is created in collaboration with a kindergarten teacher and an early childhood teacher Janene Ping. Ping, who maintains a prolific practice of natural dyeing, aims to highlight the balance and beauty of nature. Through her thirty years as a teacher at the Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School, she has gained the insight and sensitivity necessary to inspire a love of the outdoors in our little ones. This collaboration includes two different collections: alchemy And enchantment.

Alchemy in Acacia

Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School is committed to providing children with the tools they need to become conscious citizens. Over the course of their time, they develop a personal relationship with nature and learn to actively participate in the local economy. Craft and artistry come first and are essential for humans to truly connect with the earth. Ping, a natural dyer extraordinaire, creates fantastic silk carpets for the Magical Puppet Tree Theater, which she founded in 1992. Through this joyful medium, she enriches a collection of imaginative stories that often remain untold.

A wooden sideboard in front of a pastel purple batik wall with a bowl, two candlesticks and burning candles on it.

Alchemy in rosewood

A wooden sideboard with decorative objects stands in front of a yellow and white abstract wall.

Alchemy in Marigold

“The dyeing process reveals a journey in which the unpredictable magic of color unfolds each time the fibers are lifted from the brewing vessel,” notes Ping. “The revelation of unexpected hues is the most rewarding. It was a wonderful opportunity and journey to explore my work on a larger scale. It was magical to see it come to life.”

Wooden sideboard with a bowl and two candlesticks on it, in front of a wall with a green batik pattern.

Alchemy in Vetiver

Wooden sideboard with a bowl and two candlesticks in front of a muted tie-dye wall.

Alchemy in Walnut

The alchemy The collection exemplifies what makes hand-dyeing so beautiful: transparent waves of organic colors splash across the silk, which are then transferred into these murals. The dye is saturated by different fibers at different rates, creating a blooming watercolor effect. Alchemy is available in seven color variants – vetiver, woad, turmeric, marigold, acacia, walnut and rosewood.

A wooden sideboard with decorative items stands in front of a blue and white abstract wall.

Alchemy in woad

Minimalist living room with low sofas, a large rug and floor-to-ceiling windows. The walls have a color gradient from beige to blue-green. The room features wooden accents and a decorative lamp.

Magic in Neem

enchantment draws on the organic pauses and tonal changes we constantly find in nature. Amidst the undulating hues, one can almost see delicate landscapes that gently yield to their neighbors. Enchantment is also available in seven color variants – Logwood, Allium, Goldenrod, Bark, Neem, Rainbow and Hawthorn.

A round, minimalist table with a vase stands on a concrete floor in front of a gradient wall in pastel blue, yellow and pink. There is a wooden chair next to the table.

Magic in the rainbow

A minimalist interior with a round stone table and a wooden chair on a concrete floor in front of a peach to pink gradient wall. On the table there is a small vase with flowers and a bowl.

Enchantment in Allium

Minimalist setting with a round stone table, a wooden chair with a white cushion and a simple vase with flowers. The background is a gentle gradient from yellow to beige.

Magic in Goldenrod

A minimalist setting with a round stone table and chair on a concrete floor. The wall has a color gradient from blue to brown. There is a small vase with green plants on the table.

Magic in bark

“I am grateful for the hands-on training and experiential learning that Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School has provided for my children and the other students in the community,” says Rachel Cope, Creative Director of Calico Wallpaper. “This inspired us to work with Janene to create Alchemy and Enchantment and provides us with an opportunity to give back to the organization that continues to support our children.”

The minimalist room features a round table with a small vase and eggs on it and a wooden chair. The walls have a blue gradient design.

Enchantment in Logwood

Minimalist setting with a round stone table, a wooden chair with a white cushion and small vases with branches in front of a beige gradient wall.

Magic in hawthorn

Calico Wallpaper was born from the idea that art shouldn’t just live in a frame. Balancing background and foreground, texture, color and finish is a task with endless possibilities, ensuring that something new is always discovered. The limitless and beautiful, mesmerizing richness of a mural can add incredible depth and luxury to any room and at any age.

Two people stand outside in front of a piece of batik hanging on a line. The person on the left is wearing a colorful sweater; The person on the right is wearing a hat and apron. Trees and grass are in the background.

Rachel Cope and Janene Ping \\\ Photo: Em McCann Zauder

To learn more about the Alchemy and Enchantment collections, visit calicowallpaper.com. To contact Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School, visit their website here.

Growing up in NYC has given Aria a unique perspective on art and design and is constantly looking for new projects to delve into. As an avid baker, crocheter, and pasta maker, craftsmanship and personal touches are central to what she loves about the built environment. Outside of the city, she enjoys hiking, biking, and learning about space.