Clarke & Clarke – Animalia Collection
Clarke & Clarke’s Animalia collection is a collaboration with British artist Emma J Shipley, renowned for her imaginative, hand‑drawn wildlife and jungle scenes. The result is a menagerie of exotic creatures, layered foliage and atmospheric skies, translated into luxurious fabrics and wallpapers that are ideal for statement curtains, Roman blinds, upholstery and feature walls.
At Redgraves, Animalia sits naturally within a curated textile gallery that celebrates international design while being carefully selected for New Zealand homes and light conditions. The collection’s bold prints and rich textures pair beautifully with the custom‑made approach Redgraves is known for – precise measuring, tailored fabrication and professional installation across the wider Auckland region.
What defines the Animalia look?
Animalia is all about storytelling through textiles: dramatic jungle landscapes, surreal big cats, parrots and other exotic animals depicted in intricate line work and layered colour. These designs are offered across coordinating fabrics and wallpapers, making it easy to carry a cohesive theme from a hero wall to drapery, cushions and upholstery in the same space.
Colour stories range from high‑impact jewel tones and metallic highlights to softer mineral, blush and midnight palettes, allowing the collection to work in both contemporary and traditional interiors. The depth of detail and quality of printing give each design a gallery‑like presence, turning your curtains or feature wall into a piece of art rather than a background element.
Fabric and wallpaper options
Within the Animalia collection you will find a mix of statement prints, velvets and complementary grounds suitable for different applications. Robust upholstery‑weight fabrics allow you to take the narrative onto sofas, armchairs, ottomans and dining chairs, while lighter weights work beautifully for full‑length curtains, Roman blinds and accessories such as cushions.
The Animalia wallpapers are printed on non‑woven substrates, designed for easier hanging and a refined finish on statement walls, stairwells and powder rooms. They can be used alone for maximum impact or paired with coordinating fabrics to create immersive, layered interiors with a consistent Clarke & Clarke signature.
Why Animalia works in New Zealand homes
New Zealand’s clear light and open‑plan living benefit from fabrics and wallpapers that can hold their own visually without feeling heavy. Animalia’s strong motifs and colouration add depth and personality to both white‑walled modern builds and character villas, working especially well in living rooms, dining spaces, media rooms and bedrooms where a focal point is desired.
Because Redgraves specialises in custom‑made curtains, blinds and soft furnishings, the scale and placement of these dramatic designs can be carefully considered for each window and room. This ensures the key elements of the pattern – whether it is a big cat, parrot or stylised foliage – land exactly where they will have the most impact in your finished scheme.
Design ideas with Animalia
Common ways clients use Animalia in Auckland homes include:
Full‑length eyelet or header‑style curtains in a hero Animalia print, layered over soft sheers for daytime light control and privacy.
A feature Roman blind in a bold Animalia design, balanced with plain or textured fabrics on adjacent windows and upholstery.
Upholstered accent chairs, window seats or ottomans in Animalia velvets, creating a collectible, gallery‑like moment in a living room or bedroom.
Statement wallpapers from the Animalia range used behind a bed, in an entrance, or in a powder room, paired with more subtle fabrics in the same colour story.
These approaches allow homeowners to embrace the drama of the collection at a scale that suits their property, from coastal North Shore homes to inner‑city apartments and villas in suburbs like Devonport, Takapuna, Grey Lynn and Remuera.
Made‑to‑measure by Redgraves
Every Animalia project at Redgraves starts with a complimentary in‑home consultation, where an experienced textile consultant measures your windows, reviews light and privacy needs, and helps you select the right Animalia design and base cloth. From there, the Redgraves workroom produces custom curtains, Roman and roller blinds, cushions and upholstery, finished by professional installers for a perfect fit.
This end‑to‑end service ensures that adventurous designs like Animalia are executed with technical precision, lining choices appropriate to New Zealand’s light, and hardware selected to complement both the fabric and your interior style. The result is a cohesive, long‑lasting installation that feels as considered as a curated art collection