Boyac December 25

WOVEN BY NATURE: RAFFIA IN THE HOME

Above hero image: Wallpaper – TT Shang Extra Fine Sisal col White. Raffia lampshade – from Baytree Queen St.
Photographer: Prue Roscoe. Stylist: Alexandra Gordon.

THE NATURAL ARTISTRY OF RAFFIA

There is an understated elegance in materials drawn from nature — a quiet luxury that speaks through texture rather than embellishment. Raffia, a natural fibre derived from the leaves of the raffia palm, embodies this philosophy beautifully. When woven into grasscloth wallpapers, it becomes more than a surface treatment; it becomes an experience — tactile, tonal, and timeless.

In the hands of renowned design houses such as Thibaut, Perennials and Colony, raffia is elevated through a meticulous artisanal process. Each strand is handwoven and dyed, its natural irregularities embraced rather than concealed. These subtle variations — in tone, texture, and weave — lend the finished wallpaper its organic depth and one-of-a-kind appeal. The fibres are then backed with paper or fabric, creating a material that is both durable and quietly luxurious.

Above clockwise from top: Wallpaper TT Paper Linen col Neutral. Photographer: Prue Roscoe. Stylist: Alexandra Gordon.
TT Grasscloth Resource 6 Collection & TT Heather Sisal col Steel.

Used across walls, raffia wallpapers bring warmth and movement to interiors. Light dances differently across their surface, shifting with the time of day and the mood of the space. More than a decorative choice, raffia wallpapers evoke a sensibility — an appreciation for craftsmanship, authenticity, and the beauty of imperfection. In a world increasingly drawn to the handmade and the natural, their allure feels both current and enduring. Discover the artistry of raffia through BOYAC’s curated range of wallcoverings.

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Above hero image: Wallpaper – TT Jardin Bloom Mural col Green

BOYAC X LEONARD JOEL

Leonard Joel and BOYAC recently hosted an intimate evening celebrating A Life in London: The Jo Walker Collection — a refined preview of art, design, and legacy. Guests gathered at Leonard Joel’s Woollahra rooms for caviar, champagne, and conversation, surrounded by beautiful BOYAC wallpapers.
The evening offered a first glimpse into The Jo Walker Collection — a lifetime of cultivated taste and timeless design — with each piece telling its own story of travel, artistry, and style. Together, Leonard Joel and BOYAC created an atmosphere that embodied the best of both worlds: heritage and contemporary elegance.