Alpine by James Dunlop

This collection explores the reconnection to nature and embraces inspiration drawn directly from the great outdoors. Volcanic landforms, domes, cones and lava create a vivid and dynamic landscape, influencing the surface designs of the collection. At a macro level, the alpine herb garden, a diversity of plants with delicate forms and rich colours inspired both pattern and scale in Alpine.

Tongariro is constantly scarred, scorched and beaten by the rapid weather moods of the region and this constant re-shaping of its landscape provides a wondrous colour palette to draw from. Let us take you on a journey of discovery, from the mountainous beech forests to the harsh volcanic landforms and rocky terrain, with a stunning selection of warming upholsteries, stormy draperies and small-scale designs.

New Zealand’s first national park and the fourth to be established in the world, Tongariro was gifted by the Indigenous people to the people of New Zealand in 1887. The park and its mountains (Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and part of Ruapehu) cover 80,000 ha and it has been classified as a UNESCO Dual World Heritage area due to its natural and cultural status. It is a treasure to behold.

TERRAIN

Drawing from the textures of the landscape, Terrain provides a soft-to-touch handle, creating a rich warmth in interior spaces. The design is woven to create a pattern-enacting texture in a blend of natural fibres. A tonal colour palette reinforces the warmth and touch of this construction.

INVERSION

A small-scale textural plain which sits alongside Terrain. The construction emphasises the colour contrast of the yarns, creating texture and dimension to the design. Inversion has a tonal colour palette influenced by autumnal tones and is a perfect base to suit classic and contemporary interiors.

TECTONIC

As the name suggests, Tectonic is a woven interpretation of the earth’s movement and the formation of peaks. This small-scaled pattern offers texture and contrast, with a colour palette reinforcing the landscapes’ dramatic heritage. It is rated as a commercial quality and is able to be spot cleaned.

EROSION

Inspired from the weathered landscape and its eroding forms, Erosion takes this very raw process to create a design with harmony. Erosion is printed on a semi-sheer base cloth which gives the design lightness and movement. The colour palette reflects the diversity of the landscape.

BREEZE

This design reflects the calm of early dawn when the mist rises and the sun begins to warm the air. Breeze speaks to this simple moment in time, offering a plain, soft, textured sheer. Neutral tones compliment the quality, creating a soft colour option which can be layered or used singularly.

TURBULENT

Weather creates the drama of high alpine regions by way of flash storms, lashing rain and incredible wind speeds. Turbulent interprets the wind currents to create a lustrous textured weave. Woven with mixed yarn density the creation of movement is accentuated.

DRIFT

With a beautiful blend of yarn dyed and open weave construction, Drift focuses on the simple pleasure of weave and the return to traditional constructions. Earthed and timeless, this construction speaks back to nature and is coloured in both tonal and contrasting combinations.

TUKU

Tuku in Maori means ‘to give as a gift’. The feature design uses the traditional technique of embroidery to create a contemporary interpretation of ice crystals melting. It sits on a base cloth of linen and is coloured for drama or calm depending on one’s selection.

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