LALA CURIO brings a whimsicality to your walls, breathing life into the home. Our designs are inspired by the Imperial air of Ancient China. Portraying subtle elegance from the dynasties, our wallpaper evokes a presence of traditional artisanship in the contemporary world.
Our hand-painted wallpaper is depicted and embroidered by the hands of skilled artisans. Delicate materials are used to set the palette, from gold-leaf paper to hand-dyed Chinese and Thai silks. With the turn of a robin’s beak and the glint of a gold key... the walls begin to whisper.
Our wallpaper collection includes an archive of poetic landscapes, Chinoiserie sceneries and playful contemporary illustrations. Our in-house artists create bespoke artwork specific to your project needs upon request.
LALA CURIO hand-painted wallpaper revives ancient artisanship with contemporary humour, glint of a gold key... the walls begin to whisper.
Inspired by ancient Eastern mythology and dreamlike oriental landscapes, Jean Liu’s collection unfolds as a poetic vision of floating islands suspended above romantic, marbled seas. Swirling wave patterns ripple across the surface in fluid, stone-like motions, evoking the timeless rhythm of water as both a grounding and transformative force.
Cotton-candy clouds drift through the composition, layered with dramatic, bonsai-like trees that anchor the ethereal scene. The result is a mythological panorama imbued with quiet mysticism and serenity — a landscape that feels at once imagined and eternal.
Rendered in earthy, atmospheric tones, the palette reflects Jean Liu’s signature sensibility: ethereal yet grounded, romantic yet refined. Rooted in history and mythology, the design captures a sense of timeless sophistication, translating ancient narrative into a contemplative, modern surface that invites stillness, wonder, and reflection.
Height: 2500MM; Width of 1 panel: 1100MM; Total width of 5 panels: 5500MM
Inspired by her Penang heritage—recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage architectural site—Alicia Cheung’s collection is a sensorial tribute to memory, flavor, and place. Passion fruit vines weave freely across structured trellises, echoing the unruly beauty of the Malaysian countryside and the vivid, sharp notes of its cuisine.
The trellis geometry forms a tile-like backdrop, referencing the distinctive patterns of indigenous Penang architecture. Hand-painted on marquetry wood veneer wallpaper, the artwork comes alive through the natural grain of the wood, creating depth, warmth, and an organic richness that celebrates both craftsmanship and cultural legacy.
Height: 2500MM; Width of 1 panel: 1100MM; Total width of 5 panels: 5500MM
Rooted in Taiwan’s poetic mountain landscapes and the tradition of Chinese shanshui (ink landscape) painting, Eric Chang’s collection explores layers of perspective, depth, and time.
Hand-painted in delicate gradations and enriched with micro-beaded embroidery—like pixels of ink, the design alternates between matte and gloss finishes. This interplay creates a three-dimensional, immersive effect, transforming traditional oriental landscape painting into a modern, tactile expression that shifts with light and movement.
Height: 2500MM; Width of 1 panel: 1100MM; Total width of 5 panels: 5500MM
Drawing from his lineage in traditional Chinese medicine, James Fung’s collection centers on Lingzhi, revered globally for its healing properties and symbolic power. The design captures Lingzhi in cloud-like formations, layered terraces, and topographic contours—oscillating between microscopic detail and expansive landscape.
Rendered on black wood cork, flecked with copper-gold speckles, the wallpaper possesses an aged, almost alchemical depth. Select pieces are also crafted in cloisonné, where bent metal wires define each layer, filled with subtly graduated pigments. The result is a richly textured meditation on healing, time, and materiality.
Height: 2500MM; Width of 1 panel: 1100MM; Total width of 5 panels: 5500MM
Tropical Reverie, a hand-painted wallpaper panorama, embodies Peti Lau’s idealized escape. Inspired by the vibrant tropical hues of Birds of Paradise - bursts of orange against bold violet skies - Lau envisioned a visual counterpoint to the natural paradises that have shaped her creative perspective. This urban oasis, set against coastal landscapes of her current base in Los Angeles, becomes a tangible representation of her lived experiences abroad as an expat traveling around Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Mauritius.
Lau’s journey from expat to design career in Koh Samui, Thailand, is reflected in the collection. Together, these memories unfold into an immersive landscape shaped by emotion, movement, and cultural inheritance. Unbound by geography, the composition merges island light and coastal warmth with Lau’s South Asian heritage and diasporic experience.
Tropical Reverie is both contemporary and deeply personal, transforming walls into a visual refuge where culture, imagination, and nature coexist in effortless balance.
Height: 2500MM; Width of 1 panel: 1100MM; Total width of 5 panels: 5500MM
Beyond Hong Kong’s iconic skyscrapers lies a quieter majesty of rocky mountains, scattered islands, and expansive seascapes. Jessica Davies’ collection abstracts this lesser-seen beauty, merging nature with the urban intensity of the city.
Oxidised metal leaf pays homage to Hong Kong’s concrete jungle, while cerulean blues evoke surrounding seas. The resulting design is bold yet restrained—an abstract landscape where raw geology and modern architecture coexist, epitomizing the complex soul of Hong Kong.
Height: 2500MM; Width of 1 panel: 1100MM; Total width of 5 panels: 5500MM
A treillage of plush vines with flora and fauna weaved in, mindfully composed with auspicious totems.
Lucky Charms brings you luck from all cultures, from Western Horseshoe, four-leaf clovers symbolising faith hope, love and luck. Ladybugs, cross-culturally believed to be talismans of luck, with its number of spots representing the years of good luck to come. Lucky birds scatter throughout with the star pheasant as a symbol of embracing renewal, creativity and passion.
Look closely to count your lucky charms!
Handpainted on Thai Silk and richly embroidered from leaves to feathers to the tiniest details on the ladybugs, thousands of hours of hand-embroidery and handpainting to bring you all the luck you need.
Height: 2500MM; Width of 1 panel: 1100MM; Total width of 5 panels: 5500MM
A dreamscape where nature is reimagined in its most poetic form — Utopic Jungle unfolds as a lush, living tapestry of flora and fauna, suspended between fantasy and memory.
Hand-painted on silk, each scene is delicately composed with painterly nuance — soft washes of verdant greens, muted botanicals, and unexpected bursts of color that evoke the quiet rhythm of an untouched wilderness. Layered atop this is couture embroidery: intricate handwork in sequins, beads, and fine threads that catch the light like morning dew, bringing dimension and gentle movement to the surface.
Raffia is woven into the composition, offering a tactile counterpoint — raw, organic, and grounding — juxtaposed against the refinement of silk and shimmer of embellishment. This interplay of textures creates a sensory richness, where the wildness of the jungle is both elevated and intimately felt.
Birds perch in still moments, florals bloom in soft relief, and every detail reveals the hand behind its making — a celebration of craftsmanship, patience, and the enduring allure of nature.
Utopic Jungle is an immersive landscape — a quiet escape into a world where the untamed is rendered with exquisite grace.
Height: 2500MM; Width of 1 panel: 1100MM; Total width of 5 panels: 5500MM
The Butterfly Vines collection is an extraordinary work of art, where nature’s grace meets the finest craftsmanship. This fully hand-embroidered scenic wallpaper transforms any space into a living, breathing garden. Vines, intricately crawling up the walls and spanning across ceilings, create a dynamic, organic flow throughout the room, guiding the eye as they wind from floor to ceiling. Each leaf is individually sculpted by hand within a wire frame, allowing for unique three-dimensionality—no leaf is identical, making each one a true work of art. Hundreds of leaves are meticulously embroidered, embellished with delicate beadwork, and appliquéd onto the vines, adding depth and texture to the design. Interwoven among the vines are clusters of lace-like butterflies, crafted in a wire-framed mesh, their delicate wings spread wide. As they rest upon the vines, they cast dramatic shadows, adding a sense of movement and life to the wallpaper. This collection invites a sense of wonder and natural beauty, enveloping the space in an immersive, tactile experience that is both striking and refined.
Height: 2500MM; Width: 5500MM;
Honoring the dedication to the pursuit of knowledge since the 16th century Cabinet of Curiosities, the collection documents botanical specimens found on Yakushima over a cork background. The handpainted quality on the textured cork, with flecks of copper leaf seeping through the crevices, gives age and depth to the colorful ensemble highlighting the intricacies of nature.
Height: 2500MM; Width: 7700MM;
Immerse yourself in a lush, exotic landscape with this exquisite Chinoiserie handpainted wallpaper. The scene unfolds in a rich garden setting, where delicate bamboo forests rise in graceful clusters, their slender stems entwined with flourishing vines. Vibrant pomegranates hang from the branches, offering bursts of vibrancy against the lush foliage. Soft, flowing peonies add layers of texture and color, their elegant blooms in shaded gradations contrasting with the deep, verdant backdrop. Birds majestically perched among the plants, adding life to the tranquil scenery. This captivating wallpaper brings the beauty of an idyllic, oriental garden to your interior, offering an enchanting escape into nature's splendor.
Height: 2500MM; Width: 7700MM;
This exquisite hand-embroidered wallpaper on grass cloth captures the essence of autumn with an unparalleled level of artistry. Each leaf, meticulously hand-embroidered on hand-dyed fabrics, comes to life with intricate embellishments that highlight the veins and textures of the foliage. Pearls, like dewdrops, delicately adorn the leaves, shimmering with the soft glow of early morning light. The tree trunk, hand-embroidered, forms a stunning, three-dimensional woven mesh, adding depth and vividness to the scene. As the branches of fall leaves gracefully span across the walls, the design evokes the serene beauty of nature’s seasonal transformation, enveloping the space in the warmth and richness of autumn. This truly bespoke piece merges fine craftsmanship with the timeless elegance of nature, offering a luxurious, tactile experience for the senses.
Height: 2500MM; Width: 5500MM;
Inspired by the 1000 species of ferns growing in the forests of Yakushima island, intricate findings from her hike are creatively depicted in the panels. The miniscule fern details are enlarged dramatically and assembled as a panorama of foliage. The plants are hand embroidered on seagrass with wooden beadwork, raffia and paillettes.
Height: 2500MM; Width: 5500;
Delicate and serene, this handpainted scenic wallpaper captures the quiet beauty of magnolia branches gracefully spanning across the panorama. Each branch, painted with meticulous care, stretches like a poem in bloom, its soft petals unfolding in tranquil harmony. The magnolia flowers are further elevated by intricate hand-embroidered threadwork, their petals subtly embellished with delicate pearls that shimmer like morning dew. The quiet elegance of the design brings an air of sophistication to the interior, while the poetic portrayal of nature creates a peaceful, dreamlike atmosphere. This masterpiece of craftsmanship combines the timeless beauty of magnolia with the artistry of embroidery.
Height: 2500MM; Width: 5500MM;
In a famous scene from Studio Ghibli’s Totoro, the gentle giant unsuccessfully finds shelter with a tiny leaf on his head in the pouring rain. The sisters notice and offer their umbrella, bringing immense joy to Totoro. In LALA CURIO’s collection, Fuki leaves like Totoro’s are depicted as swaying canopies. On the wallpaper, each leaf is hand-embroidered with applique onto seagrass which is embroidered with paillettes with subtle gradations, rendering the elegant yet playful form of the Fuki.
Height: 2500MM; Width: 5500MM;
The Ginkgo collection brings to life the timeless beauty of majestic ginkgo leaves, gracefully orchestrating the full composition with their elegant contours. Inspired by the Art Nouveau movement, where ginkgo motifs were often celebrated, this collection also honors the leaf’s symbolic presence in Chinese and Japanese literature—representing luck, longevity, and peace.
Each Gingko is meticulously hand-embroidered on a tie-dyed fabric, which reflects the changing of seasons, from lush green to rich golden yellow. The delicate embroidery is further enhanced with layers of intricate paillettes, tracing the gradation of color from the tie-dye, and shimmering like a subtle dance of light across the fabric. Paired with luxurious gold satin, the textures of the beadwork create a stunning visual feast, drawing the eye and inviting touch. The embroidered ginkgos are then appliquéd onto the wallpaper ground.
The Ginkgo collection is an exquisite celebration of nature’s elegance, bringing a sense of harmony, tranquility, and timeless beauty.
Height: 2500MM; Width: 5500MM;
Step into a world of ethereal beauty with the Misty Island wallpaper collection, where large fern motifs, hand-embroidered on soft suede, seem to sway gently in the breeze. Clusters of ferns are sparsely dispersed, creating the illusion of plants emerging and vanishing through the ever-present mist, capturing the magic of Yakushima Island. This mystical land, famed for its rich biodiversity and as the inspiration behind Studio Ghibli’s enchanting worlds, evokes a sense of wonder and tranquility. The island’s lush environment, home to over 1,000 species of ferns, served as the muse for this collection, bringing a touch of the island’s magical air and serene charm to your space. Immerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere of Misty Island, where nature and art meet in a delicate, mist-laden embrace.
Height: 2500MM; Width: 5500MM;
Fern Foliage transforms any room into a lush forest scenery with meticulously hand-painted ferns leaves, gold-leaf silhouettes and hand embroidered leaves with vivid gradations to celebrate the alluring grace of nature. We offer printed as an option for Fern Foliage collection. As our wallpaper is made-to-measure to your walls, scale and density of foliage may vary for our handpainted version according to wall dimensions, mock up drawing will be provided upon order confirmation
Height: 2500MM; Width of 1 panel: 1100MM; Total width of 5 panels: 5500MM
Our passion in conserving our beautiful ocean and raising curiosity to the underwater world, inspired us to create Underwater Jewels. Exploring the treasures of the underwater world, from seaweed to corals where the most animated puffer fish family dwell. This dreamy inhabitation is depicted in the finest craft with so much details, hand-painted on our silk wallpaper and embellished with pearls and intricate beadings. Bring this wondrous sea life to your interiors, as a lovely reminder every day to love and treasure our ocean.
Height: 2500MM; Width of 1 panel: 1100MM; Total width of 5 panels: 5500MM
Chinoiserie Tranquil transports you to a meditative state, the mind is still, let your thoughts come and go like little birds intertwining through the bamboo forests. Hand-painted on silk wallpaper, the scenary depicts traditional 18th century Chinoiserie panorama, the obsession in birds and trees dates to late 17th century in Europe and as early as Tang Dynasty in the 600s, some things just never change, Chinoiserie panoramas remain popular today for the simple reason that it is purely delightful for the eyes and mind.
Height: 2500MM; Width of 1 panel: 1100MM; Total width of 7 panels: 5500MM
The study of botany spans from the adventurous Trekker for the love of nature and survival, the Epicurious for the beauty of culinary arts and flavours, the Mixologist for the perfect concoction.
To celebrate the fanatics in botanicals, The Botanist depicts Hydrangea Macrophylla, Allium giganteum, Phragmites australis to name a few in a manicured gardenscape, wild yet composed. Handpainted on Thai Silk, the collection is richly embellished, each thread and bead hand-embroidered to render three-dimensionality and depth.
Handpainted on Thai Silk, The Botanist is hand-embroidered with playful beadwork, brought to life with three-dimensionality and shimmer.
Height: 2500MM; Width of 1 panel: 1100MM; Total width of 7 panels: 7700MM
Beyond these monumental treillage archways are a family of mischievous monkeys having a little party, toasting to “joie de vivre”. Perhaps disrupting the zen of the bamboo forest or perhaps much needed to heighten its spirit!
Height: 2500MM; Width of 1 panel: 1100MM; Total width of 7 panels: 7700MM
Imagine a Wes Anderson boy-scout moment in a jungle, with monkeys on binoculars on one side plotting and snow owl gazing aimlessly on the other. A cheeky cheetah majestically raises amongst the reeds ready to hunt, while a thousand year old tortoise roams gormlessly. Birds of Paradise frolicking with stolen jewels while a fox sneaks in from afar. Such animated wildlife dynamics magically appear in one scenery, cohesively tied in with swaying reeds in harmonious hues. Jungle Safari Wallpaper is hand-painted on our silk wallpaper, with gold-leaf accents hand-applied on the reeds. A collection for the curious minds ready for endless explorations.
Height: 2500MM; Width of 1 panel: 1100MM; Total width of 7 panels: 7700MM
The tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant, no wonder my four year old son Enso is completely obsessed with the giraffe! Majestically tall with her long, long neck, the giraffe reaches heights above others, symbolising the ability to see beyond appearances, accessing the "sixth sense". Keeping the head held high also reminds one that the storm will pass above without touching and shall emerge from it once again.
Her coat camouflages with the savannah plains, patches of chestnut and ochres resemble an aerial view of the plains. The outline of these unique patterns are defined by meticulously embellished beadwork, bringing a golden glow to her body. Intertwining through rich vegetation, the giraffes dip their long necks in and out searching for delicious buds and shrubs, adorned with hand-embroidered wooden beads.
Giraffe's kindness and gentle nature exude a grounding spirituality. With her long, long legs, she runs away from stress and chaos, encouraging one to live following a peaceful rhythm. We hope that our family of Giraffa will bring you peace, reassurance and joy to your special room.
Handpainted on Thai Silk, meticulously hand-embroidered with intricate sequins and beadwork of ancient techniques from Indian Sarees. Our most talented team of artisans translate generations of embroidery expertise, with years of training in Haute Couture fashion houses such as Dior and Valentino, the application of the array of different embroidery techniques Zardozi, French knot, Kuch, Abla bring the safari to life.
Height: 2500MM; Width : 5500MM
Ever wondered how a blob of jelly can be interpreted with hand-embroidery? Had it figured! Amongst silk thread-work and multiple layers of beadwork in varying heights and colonies, pearls and glass beads, sheers and solids, the fluidity of the most mysterious, malleable creature, jelly fish, is captured rather fancifully but accurately.
A coral scape adorns the panoramic scene with handpainted details of each and every sculptural form. The limelight remains on the floating bouquets of jelly fish, swimming freely with bursts of intricate embellishments, each jelly fish flaunting its fabulous couture gown.
Handpainted on Thai Silk, meticulously hand-embroidered with intricate sequins and beadwork of ancient techniques from Indian Sarees. Translating generations of embroidery expertise and training in Haute Couture fashion houses such as Dior and Valentino, the fluid application of the array of different embroidery techniques Zardozi, French knot, Kuch, Abla bringing the underwater world to live!
Height: 2500MM; Width: 5500MM
We often find designing our wallpaper akin to the art of floral arrangements. Our creative team in fact has formal training in Ikebana, the attention in details placing every petal, every direction of the branch is so well thought through, articulated in utmost precision. Our Ikebana series is set in a contemporary canvas, dramatic colour blocks create a sense of space as the grounds of the arrangements. The florals are mindfully arranged in the most elegant manner. Hand-painted on Thai silk, with a solid block of gold-leaf applied meticulously by the hands of our skilled artisans. Ikebana translates to “giving life to flowers”, we translate the experience into our wallpaper, giving life to your walls and your interiors, bringing joy and elegance to your every-day living.
Height: 2500MM; Width of 1 panel: 1100MM; Total width of 7 panels: 5500MM
For Studio Kamini
Based on legacy patterns created by an indigenous tribe located along the Gujarat border – which spoke to Kamini who is Gujarati and who has been following the amazing artworks of this tribe for decades. It was her love of textiles that first drew her to interiors, inspired by the jewel-like embellished saris, worn by her mother. Her emphasis on bringing the traditional artisanal craftsmanship into a modern, yet considered vernacular is now extended to the exciting collaboration with the ever talented Laura Cheung Wolf of LALA CURIO – a most natural fit. The wallpapers showcase a wide array of embroideries, that date back centuries in India – Zardozi, or Zari, French knots, Kuch, Abla – to name a few.
Height: 2500MM; Width: 5500MM
For Interior Designer, Melissa Colgan
A collaborative collection with renowned designer Melissa Colgan for a stunning estate in the Hamptons. The clients, a young dynamic family with deep passion in the culinary arts had requested for a Farm-to-Table experience in their breakfast room! Inspired by Josef Frank's whimsicality and vibrant colours, a luscious garden of fresh produce is born, from peppers to figs, cucumbers to pomegranates handpicked by clever monkeys. A dream gardenscape for the ultimate farm-to-table experience, delighting the culinary connoisseur.
Precious fruits and vegetables dazzle like gems on trees, hand-embroidered in embellishments for thousands of hours, by the hands of brilliant artisans with generations of know-how in Haute Couture fashion.
Height: 2500MM; Width: 5500MM
Droplets of petals in mauve and purples delicately dangling off robust twisting vines of oriental roots, depict Wisteria, the romantic icon in poetry across cultures. Wisteria Palace captures the momentous blossoming as a canopy of shimmering ornaments, intricately hand painted and embroidered on Thai silk.
Height: 2500MM; Width of 1 panel: 1100MM; Total width of 7 panels: 5500MM
Wisteria Alchemy reimagines one of LALA CURIO’s most enduring motifs through a fresh exploration of material, color, and transformation. Designed by Laura Cheung Wolf, the panel draws inspiration from wisteria as a symbol of grace, longevity, and quiet strength, filtered through her life lived between cultures and continents.
Hand-painted on sage wood cork, the composition introduces a softened, verdant ground layered with gold leaf and oxidized metal leaf. Branches unfurl with organic movement, their gilded surfaces shifting subtly with light, creating a dynamic interplay between luminosity and patina. The result is a surface that feels at once ancient and new, grounded yet luminous.
Rooted in nature and cultural fluency, Wisteria Alchemy reflects LALA CURIO’s philosophy of heritage reimagined. By pushing the boundaries of materiality and palette, the design transforms a familiar language into something newly expressive, honouring tradition while inviting discovery through innovation.
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Height: 2500MM; Width of 1 panel: 1100MM; Total width of 5 panels: 5500MM