Wallpaper - Ancient Pathways II

Our Ancient Pathways II wallpaper, created in collaboration with designer Nikita Jariwala, explores an abstract mosaic of painterly slate and charcoal fragments set against an earthy, muted bronze ground. The design brings together irregular, geometric forms that carry visible brushstroke textures and fluid paint splatters, creating a layered collage effect with a quiet, sculptural presence. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure to fit your room dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure that lends gentle depth to the painted motifs.

In the room

The horizontal orientation and stone-like rhythm of Ancient Pathways II make it particularly compelling across a wider living room wall or behind a low-profile headboard in a bedroom. Because the individual segments have distinct silhouettes and painterly variations, the design works best on an uninterrupted wall where the full composition has space to unfold without being heavily broken up by tall cabinetry or shelving. In an open hallway or study, the warm, grounded undertones create an inviting backdrop that anchors the entire room.

Styling it

To let the graphic presence of the wallpaper take center stage, we recommend pairing it with low-profile, clean-lined furniture and organic textures.

• Ground the space with mid-toned woods or charcoal-stained timber, which echo the deep slate shades within the fragments without overpowering the overall composition.
• Introduce tactile accents such as textured wool rugs, coarse bouclé upholstery, or brushed dark bronze hardware to reflect the handcrafted character of the brushwork.
• Keep surrounding soft furnishings in neutral, unpatterned fabrics so the geometry on the wall remains the primary visual focus.

Colour combinations

The palette within our wallpaper is built around charcoal grey, weathered slate, and muted chalk highlights, all framed by an earthy, warm grey-brown base. For surrounding walls and woodwork, warm off-white, soft taupe, or deep umber work harmoniously to highlight the background tones. If you want to introduce contrast through larger furniture pieces or textiles, muted olive, dusky terracotta, or smoky blue complement the cool slate notes beautifully.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are produced made-to-measure based on the specific dimensions you supply for your wall. Ordering custom measurements helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with standard fixed-roll formats. Every mural is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure in the paper surface, and our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward and simple to hang in any home.