Wonderlust Collection
Inspired by the global travels of the collector, designer, and museum benefactor Alexander Girard, Mayer Fabrics is proud to unveil the Wonderlust Collection for the commercial market. Created in collaboration with the Museum of International Folk Art, the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, and Sunbrella®, Wonderlust brings the warmth and color of global folk art to commercial spaces along with the trusted performance of Sunbrella® Contract fabrics.
Mayer Fabrics worked with Sunbrella® to give shape to this idea by creating seven vibrant and engaging patterns drawn from the iconic folk art that Girard loved so well. Ideal for the built environment, these Sunbrella® Contract fabrics are modern yet timeless, bringing joyful energy to public spaces while exceeding the toughest industry standards. Pamela Kelly, Vice President of Licensing for the Museum of New Mexico, says of the collection, “We are thrilled to see such a joyful and thoughtful interpretation of the folk art and textiles from our museums.”
Mayer is pleased to donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of fabrics in the Wonderlust Collection to the Museum of International Folk Art and the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture.
Sunbrella® Acrylic & Polyester
Acrylic Latex Backing
Liquid and Stain Repel
Bleach Cleanable
60,000 - 100,000 Double Rubs
Milled In America
Facts Silver
GREENGUARD Gold Certified
Atrium, Indoor, Outdoor Application
Meets or Exceeds Act Standards
5-Year Warranty
Acuco
The fine crosshatching pattern on this fabric, Acuco, takes its cue from a similar allover pattern meticulously hand-painted on a pottery vase made by an artist from Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico. In further exploration into Alexander Girard’s sketches, one can find similarities between some of his pen drawings and this detailed pottery.
Huipil
The colorful, micro zig-zag pattern featured on Huipil [wi’pil] takes its cue from a handwoven blouse, or huipil, as they are known in San Lucas Tolimán, the highland village in Guatemala. Huipils are made from simple, solid-colored cotton with embroidered symbols and characters and are also woven in multiple colors and patterns. Like our Huipil color combinations, no matter the assemblage of pattern, the end result is always colorful.
Milagro
Inspired by the folklore around Milagro, meaning “miracle” in Spanish, our bold, multi-colored interpretation of the “eye” will definitely ward off evil spirits. Cultures all over the world believe in the healing and protective powers of Milagros. They are made of silver and or pewter and come in a variety of forms. Milagros also bring good luck in love, travel or general well-being. In the lobby of the Museum of International Folk Art, one can see the extensive collection of Milagros collected by Alexander Girard.
Sula
A wall hanging or “chakla” from Gujarat, India was the inspiration for this playful grid pattern. On the original textile, the black and white checkerboard is strategically colored and punctuated with small, mirrored circles embroidered into the textile to create a formal grid-like flower. Sula means “sun” and is associated with peace. Our happy interpretation pays homage to the original pattern and Girard’s passionate collecting of sun symbols and motifs.