Relief of Finding One in Duality

Indian designer Vikram Goyal joins hands with English design house de Gournay to create an exquisite collection of three gilded wallpapers celebrating Indian faith

- By DEEPALI DHINGRA

Some collaborations seamlessly find a common ground, akin to paint on canvas. It happened with English design house de Gournay, and Indian designer Vikram Goyal, who found their shared interest in reminiscing the past.

Goyal's persistence to push the boundaries of traditional design and de Gournay's expertise in hand-painted wallpapers and hand-embroidered fabrics come together to create a new edition of glamorous, gilded wallpapers. The pieces reference the architect's repoussé metal works—repoussé is metalwork beaten into relief from the reverse side—and offers a novel take on the English brand's traditional, hand-painted wallpapers.