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Let the midsummer night’s flowers bloom all year round

 

Midsummer Eve is designed by Jenny Hahne Gadd and traditionally printed using the paste print method in two colourways. The hand-painted pattern features summer flowers like clover, columbine and bellflowers, either on a bright white background or a deep matt black one.

 

Whichever shade you choose, Midsummer Eve brings a fresh, summery feel to bedrooms and kitchens alike – a pattern where the poetry of the midsummer night blooms all year round.

Discover more: Icons Collection

 

Curated from 500 years of wallpaper design, Icons pushes the boundaries of what a collection can be. Discover timeless patterns for modern homes.

Beloved patterns

 

Icons is a diverse collection of classic wallpaper designs. Whether you choose a pattern with stylised roses, playful animals, or lush vegetation, the result remains the same – a cosy home with enviable style.

Iconic flowers

 

Ingrid Marie  |  Midsummer Eve  |  Dahlia Garden  |  Blomsterhav

 

Borastapeter Midsummer Eve
Borastapeter Midsummer Eve
Borastapeter Midsummer Eve
Borastapeter Midsummer Eve

Iconic design classics

 

Stig Lindberg Grazia  |  Hanna Werning Hoppmosse  |  Stig Lindberg Berså  |  Under the Elder Tree

Borastapeter Midsummer Eve
Borastapeter Midsummer Eve
Borastapeter Midsummer Eve
Borastapeter Midsummer Eve

Iconic nature patterns

 

Indigo Garden  |  Dancing Crane  |  Paradise Birds  |  Flora

Borastapeter Midsummer Eve
Borastapeter Midsummer Eve
Borastapeter Midsummer Eve
Borastapeter Midsummer Eve

Summer Magic

 

Midsummer – a tradition full of magic and history

Midsummer is strongly associated with Sweden but is also celebrated in Finland – where a large bonfire lights up the night instead of the traditional maypole. The tradition is thought to have come from Germany during the Middle Ages and has been celebrated in roughly the same way since the 19th century.

 

Seven types of flowers

Pick seven kinds of flowers on Midsummer’s Eve, place them under your pillow, and dream of your future love. The flowers must be picked in silence – otherwise, they lose their magical power according to legend.

 

 

Supernatural night

In folklore, the Midsummer night is considered magical. It is said that supernatural beings appear, and in the past, people believed they could predict the future through rituals.

The midsummer menu

Since the 1800s, new potatoes and pickled herring have been staples of the Midsummer meal. Strawberries only became part of the tradition in the 20th century.

 

Flowers in the hair

Today, the flower crown is mainly decorative, but in the past, it was believed to have magical powers – especially if woven during Midsummer night.

 

Dance around the midsummer pole

No Midsummer without dancing around the pole! It is dressed with leaves and flowers before being raised, and in Dalarna, many wear folk costumes while musicians play.

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