Abaca
Abaca wallcoverings combine fine woven structure with the distinctive character of natural fibre.
Derived from Musa textilis, a plant native to the Philippines, Abaca is recognised for its fibrous character and visually intricate surface.
Across a wall, the woven construction creates rhythm, texture and depth, allowing the material itself to become an important part of the interior.
Texture, grain, fibre and subtle tonal variation give every natural material its individual character. Samples are the truest way to experience abaca in your scheme.
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The character of Abaca becomes particularly apparent when viewed closely.
Individual fibres intersect through the weave, creating a surface where small changes in texture, direction and tone contribute to the overall design.
From further away, those details combine into a more unified architectural surface while retaining the depth of the underlying material.
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Abaca has a long history of use in rope, textiles and specialist paper applications, reflecting the distinctive nature of its fibres.
Within wallcovering, the material takes on a more decorative expression, where the weave, colour and surface detail become central to the aesthetic.
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Colour changes the expression of Abaca while allowing the woven construction to remain visible.
Paler tones can create a quiet, textural backdrop, while deeper colours emphasise the rhythm and structure of the weave.
This relationship between fibre, colour and construction gives Abaca its distinctive visual depth.
The woven character of Abaca gives the surface its distinctive depth and individuality. Samples provide the clearest way to understand the colour, fibre structure and overall character of a particular design before specification.
Abaca in Motion
Still imagery reveals the individual fibres of Abaca, while movement provides another perspective on its woven structure, surface depth and relationship with light.
Wallcoverings
The intricacy of the fibre, weave and colour is best appreciated through a physical sample.
