Process
Rebecca created Bramble as a woven fabric then translated it into grasscloth, a process that isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. Upholstery fabrics are designed to be seen up close, but wallcoverings are meant to be viewed from a distance. That means the designs needed to be altered slightly to achieve on a wall the effects of texture and color that were originally designed for furniture. Experimenting with the scale, contrast, and grounds, she found the right combination to show off each color to best effect. The resulting grasscloth is very special. The colors in it come alive when the light hits them, and it takes on a slight sheen, almost like raw silk.
