Wallpaper - Asian Tigers, Mocha

Our Asian Tigers, Mocha wallpaper pairs dramatic narrative art with warm, grounding earthy tones. Created by designer Irina Chikati, the composition features two powerful tigers facing off amid tall black bamboo stalks, their orange and black striped coats bringing immediate energy to the scene. A bold red sun rises behind them, set against a soft caramel, beige, and mocha brown background that carries an expressive, ink-painted visual character. The balance between bold figurative detail and warm negative space makes this design an impressive focal point. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure and printed on PVC-free wallpaper with a subtle structure in the paper surface.

In the room

Because the motif centres around an energetic face-off between the two tigers, we see this working particularly well on a wide, uninterrupted wall where the full scenic composition has room to breathe. In a living room, placing this mural wallpaper behind a sofa or along a main feature wall anchors the entire space without feeling cluttered. It also brings an inspiring, focused atmosphere to a home art studio or creative study, where the graphic ink-drawn detailing can be appreciated up close. If you have generous natural light, the subtle nuances between the mocha, caramel, and beige background tones come through beautifully, while lower evening light emphasizes the striking contrast of the black bamboo and vivid orange coats.

Styling it

We recommend letting the strong illustrative character of this wallpaper lead the room, keeping surrounding large furniture relatively clean-lined and quiet. Modern low-profile seating in charcoal, deep chocolate brown, or warm neutral upholstery complements the grounding palette without competing with the central scene.

To echo the natural elements in the artwork, incorporating dark-stained wood furniture or matte black metal accents helps pick up the ink-like bamboo silhouettes. Minimalist Asian-inspired or contemporary interiors suit this design especially well, allowing the vivid red and orange details to act as the primary accent colours in the room.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is built on a warm palette of mocha brown, soft caramel, and beige, punctuated by intense black linework, rich orange stripes, and a bold red sun.

When choosing colours for surrounding walls and woodwork, warm stone, oatmeal, or rich taupe create a cohesive, seamless backdrop that flows directly from the wallpaper's background. For a more dramatic, immersive room, pairing the wallpaper with deep espresso trim or an accent wall in muted charcoal gives the design a striking, defined frame. If you want to introduce a subtle accent colour in cushions or ceramics, a burnt terracotta or deep rust naturally echoes the tiger tones without overpowering the space.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom-sizing each order helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed rolls.

All our mural wallpapers are PVC-free and produced on a paper with a subtle physical structure that is straightforward to hang. Whether you are decorating a long-term home or personalising a rented space, we provide high-grade wallpaper options designed to suit different living situations and interior needs.