McLaurin & Piercy Debuts Kamal Wallpaper Collection Inspired by Ancient Navigation Tool
McLaurin & Piercy, a design studio in Los Angeles specializing in textiles and wallpaper, has introduced the Kamal collection, a series of woven wallpapers inspired by the kamal, an ancient tool for celestial navigation used by sailors since the late 9th century. This collection includes six color options and is composed of 78% linen and 22% cotton, marking the studio's first new offering in three years. Established by Clay McLaurin and Todd Piercy, the studio rebranded from Clay McLaurin Studio following its acquisition of LA Mills in 2019. The Kamal collection embodies their enthusiasm for travel and exploration, with a design process that prioritizes craftsmanship, collaboration, and personal expression.
Key facts
- McLaurin & Piercy has launched the Kamal wallpaper collection, inspired by the ancient celestial navigation device.
- The collection features six colorways made of 78% linen and 22% cotton.
- Kamal is one of 12 new releases and the first suite from the studio in three years.
- The studio was founded by Clay McLaurin and Todd Piercy.
- McLaurin studied textile design and taught at the University of Georgia before starting his own fabric line.
- In 2019, the couple purchased third-generation textile manufacturer LA Mills and rebranded as McLaurin & Piercy.
- Other releases in the suite include Aswan and Pamir, which are woven and applied to paper by an L.A.-based paperbacker.
- The design process emphasizes handcraft and the involvement of multiple people touching the materials.
Entities
Artists
- Clay McLaurin
- Todd Piercy
Institutions
- McLaurin & Piercy
- LA Mills
- Clay McLaurin Studio
- University of Georgia
- Surface
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Asheville
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Manhattan
- New York
- Atlanta
- Georgia