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Lake August

Behind the name

From founder Alexis Hartman, Lake August offers a collection of textiles and wallpapers destined to transform and inspire. Each design is hand-drawn and traditionally printed, resulting in a collection with modern appeal that is rooted in the legacy of true craftsmanship.

Whether admiring the grace of geese flying over water in Scotland or observing a tangle of agave and nasturtium plants in her native California, Alexis Hartman finds endless inspiration in the natural world. Each of her patterns reflects a true love of land, sea, and sky, illuminating the beauty and integrity of our surroundings. Her creative process is one that always starts with a pencil or paintbrush, as patterns are translated from drawings, paintings, and hand-carved blocks into silkscreens, and then then printed onto linen and clay-coated paper.

Lake August is dedicated to the continuous exploration of natural materials and traditional techniques. Their linen comes from a five-generation family-owned Belgian manufacturer that upholds a tradition of farm stewardship, natural cultivation, and sustainable production, while their wallpapers are printed using water-based inks on paper from a mill that uses renewable energy and responsibly-sourced fibers.