The Art Deco era is celebrated in six designs
Pelican House’s Talis collection is a celebration of the enduring allure of the Art Deco
era. Inspired by the symmetry, geometry and streamlined forms of the period, Bella Valenzia, Pelican House founder and India Holmes, director have reimagined the
iconic motifs as handwoven rugs for contemporary interiors.
Across the collection, bold geometric patterns are paired with a rich palette of deep bronzes, burnished golds and warm rusts, echoing the opulence and glamour of the 1920s and 1930s.
Vespa pays homage to the fan motifs synonymous with the era, creating a sense of movement and symmetry, enhanced by a palette of red rust tones to add depth and sophistication.
Benney draws inspiration from the work of Ernest Sallis Benney, whose distinctive patterns brought rhythm and refinement to textiles of the time, with elements of his
motifs reinterpreted.
Cil is a quieter moment within the collection, distilling the era down to its most essential gesture: the border as a repeating sunburst pattern frames a field of warm cream.
Malako takes its cues from the graphic language of the period: bold triangular spires, a central eye motif, and precise symmetry in a palette of greens, blues and warm creams.
Rumbem reduces the era into its most architectural form: a structured border of interlocking geometric bands, in warm caramel, soft blue, and cream against a deep espresso field. Vertical columns of sinuous, hourglass- shaped forms repeat across a field of warm gold, creating a hypnotic all-over pattern for Sedra.
Vespa, Benney, Cil and Sedra use Himalayan wool or wool and silk; Malako and Rubem use New Zealand wool.
