Wild Ramps in Lilac and Olive, Heirloom Collection

Wild Ramps is inspired by Allium Tricoccum, a native species of wild onion known for its bold flavor. Always a favorite of foragers, in recent years wild ramps have become the darlings of celebrity chefs and Michelin star restaurants. In fact, their popularity threatens the stability of their population. For while wild ramps are native plants that grow without human cultivation, their numbers are finite. Fortunately, a new wild ramps conservation movement suggests that these wild onions have a future as bright as their flavor. Inspiration for this design came from wild ramps’ broadly contoured leaves and fairy-light blossoms.

The design sensibility for Wild Ramps is borrowed from Domino papers, French 18th century, stenciled and block-printed papers that were used for decorative purposes, from lining trunks to covering walls. Often floral and small in scale, Domino papers were known for their color and cheer.

Repeat: 9”w X 8.66h