The book "Wallpaper" by Lachlan Blackley brings together a collection of Blackley’s own weird and wondering wallpapers. One of the premiere patterns is this one, "Rat Wallpaper," which was designed by allowing gerbils (Cowbag translation: rats) to chew it. The finished product lets the old wallpaper design peek out at random spots.
There are also lots of other really stunning wallpaper prints in "Wallpaper" that would liven up any room or office. I know Cow HQ has some really awesome 1970’s wallpaper originally spotted at Trend Hunter (of course). It really does rule and always cheers you up!
Wall Decor From Gnawing Gerbils
Blackley Uses Hungry Rodents for “Rat Wallpaper”
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