STARLIT

THE PATTERN STORY

A CELESTIAL BEGINNING

Starlit began as a meditation on the night sky—an atmospheric, inky expanse filled with hand-painted stars. The idea was born during a time of uncertainty, both globally and closer to home, when a simple decorative design felt uninspiring. Searching for more meaning and perspective, Adam turned to the stars for inspiration. What emerged was not just a pattern, but a reflection on our place in the world and the beauty of looking upwards.

FROM STARS TO STORY

Early versions of Starlit were beautiful but incomplete—a scattering of stars without narrative. It was then Adam considered adding flying cranes. As symbols of happiness and good fortune in Japanese culture, the three white cranes gave the pattern its soul. They brought motion, purpose, and lightness to the scene, soaring across the ink-washed sky with grace. Suddenly, Starlit wasn’t just about a starry sky—it was about serenity, freedom, and a quiet, uplifting joy.

INSPIRATION & THE CREATIVE PROCESS

The idea was first sketched in charcoal and then painted by hand, using ink on paper to achieve a sweeping wash of colour—the stars left unpainted as the white of the paper. The silhouetted cranes were carefully composed to create a harmonious repeat, the result is a design that flows like a magical dreamscape unfolding across the wall.

COLOUR, SCALE, AND REIMAGINING

In its re-release, Starlit has been thoughtfully recoloured. The original inky indigo—Ao Blue remains a classic allpaper colour, while new shades such as Hoshi (a luminous starry yellow), Hane (a soft, silvery white), and Garnet (a deep plum) enhance its magical feel.

On fabric, the design has been scaled down, making it perfect for smaller applications like cushions. Additional colourways such as Deep Crimson, Lira (a vintage olive), and Golden (a French mustard) bring richness and versatility to the collection. Wherever it's used, Starlit is a pattern of wonder, calm, and quiet delight.