A Brief History of the Banana Leaf Print
Over the past little while, the banana leaf print has become a staple print in everything from fashion to home decor. The playful print acts as a fun, fresh, neutral backdrop to almost anything that it is incorporated into
The original print has quite an interesting past that is actually based in Beverly Hills, California. The Original” Martinique Banana Leaf wallpaper, was created by decorator Don Loper in 1942 exclusively for the Beverly Hills Hotel. Loper was a true creative spirit. An artist. At the time of developing the wallpaper he was a popular dancer, fashion designer and interior decorator. Almost 80 years later, the print he created is one of the most recognizable
Since the Beverly Hills Hotel was (and still is) a social elite meeting spot, it is inevitable that the fun, tropical wallpaper has continuously been photographed behind countless celebrities
As the years passed, we are increasingly seeing the print cascade over everything from throw pillows to runways and swimsuits. The print has taken on a life of its own and has become almost synonymous with fresh, summer vibes. Take a look below at the various applications of this iconic print
\We cannot get enough of this print and love the idea of taking it on an exotic, summer getaway. Or use it on a cloudy spring day to keep you motivated for warm, sunny days. We love the print so much we kept it in 2 options, with both a clear background or fully opaque with a white background. Mix and match the options to make it your own
