The Purnon Papers

A new collection from Farrow & Ball inspired by patterns discovered during a renovation of the Chateau de Purnon nestled in the French Loire Valley.   Creative Director Charlotte Cosby has reimagined the patterns to transform both modern and traditional spaces.  She said, “When I first saw the original patterns, I was just blown away.  They’re so beautiful and intricate that it’s astonishing to think they’d be tucked away and forgotten for all those years.  It was like discovering a treasure trove that I could not wait to share with the world”.

The traditional methods of production used by Farrow & Ball replicate the original papers' texture, depth, and feel.  The new wallpapers are made using roller blocks or flatbed printing with paint, depending on the pattern.  The most striking pattern of the collection is Purnon, named after the Chateau.  Featuring classical elements that symbolize peace, abundance, and prosperity.  In contrast, Adelaide is an abstract floral pattern bigger and bolder than the original inspiration while retaining a delicate charm.

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