Monkshood Wallpaper - Aqua/Peashoot - 217344 - Morris & Co

Monkshood Wallpaper - Aqua/Peashoot - 217344 - Morris & Co

Beware, Alan Francis Vigers's upbeat, jolly 1901 design has a somewhat sinister undertone. So named because its head resembles the rounded shape of a monk's habit, this plant is also referred to as wolfsbane, recalling its use as a toxic poison used to coat arrows fired at marauding wolves in Classical times. This plant, as treacherous as it is beautiful, is charmingly rendered by Vigers with innocuous innocence.

Roll width: 20.5"               Roll length: 11 yards

Pattern repeat: 20.5"        Design match: Straight