Rosa Alba is a paper of roses in full bloom, gathered into bouquets rather than scattered stem by stem, so the wall carries the generosity of cut flowers arranged by the handful. A bouquet repeat has an old-fashioned warmth to it, closer to a chintz than a botanical study, and the fullness of the blooms is the whole character of the design.
It is made in the United Kingdom. Roses at this pitch belong naturally to bedrooms, bathrooms and guest rooms, where a full floral feels welcoming rather than demanding, and the paper pairs contentedly with plain cloths, painted furniture and simple striped or checked companions.
