Baobab: The Vibrant New Cole & Son x Ardmore Collection Bringing South African Storytelling to Your Walls

Some collaborations feel inevitable, as though two creative worlds were always meant to meet. The new Baobab collection from Cole & Son x Ardmore is one of those rare partnerships, merging British heritage wallpaper design with the expressive storytelling of South Africa’s celebrated Ardmore ceramics studio. The result is a transportive series of wallcoverings that feel less like décor and more like immersive works of art.

At the heart of the collection is the Baobab, South Africa’s iconic “Tree of Life,” long honoured for its mythic qualities and its ability to sustain ecosystems both real and imagined. Here, it becomes both muse and metaphor: a symbol of abundance, resilience, and the irresistible pull of nature’s design. Each wallpaper in the nine-piece collection draws inspiration from Ardmore’s lush KwaZulu-Natal surroundings, translating its wild energy into intricate hand-drawn fantasy.

Expect scenes alive with movement and personality. Regal King Cheetahs glide through tall golden grasses. Giraffes, rendered with affectionate detail, pause in a moment of tenderness beneath acacia leaves. Whimsical big cats recline beside waterfalls and jewel-toned pools, creating landscapes that feel simultaneously mythical and deeply rooted in African heritage. Every design bursts with colour, pattern, and narrative – a joyous antidote to muted winter palettes and a radiant beam of South African sunshine for interiors everywhere.

The Baobab collection is available locally through Mavromac, South Africa’s trusted destination for internationally acclaimed fabrics and wallcoverings, as well as the home of the proudly local MAVROMAC SOUTH brand. This launch marks a standout moment for collectors, decorators, and design lovers seeking something bold, soulful, and beautifully original.