Wallpaper - Asian Tigers, Mocha

Our Asian Tigers, Mocha wallpaper by Irina Chikati brings an expressive narrative to the wall with two tigers facing off amidst tall bamboo stalks. Set against a soft beige, brown and caramel backdrop with an ink-painted appearance, the scene centres around a bold red sun rising between the figures. The graphic intensity of the tigers' orange and black coats balances naturally with the quieter, earthy tones in the background, giving this chinoiserie-inspired mural wallpaper a striking presence. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that is straightforward to hang.

In the room

Because of the strong central focus and dynamic composition, we like this design best on a wide, uninterrupted feature wall. In a living room or a dedicated home art studio, placing the wallpaper behind a low sofa or a streamlined work table allows the full tension between the two tigers and the rising sun to remain entirely visible. The earthy mocha tones provide warmth without feeling overwhelming, making it suitable across larger spaces where you want a distinct focal point rather than an all-over repeating pattern.

Styling it

To let the dynamic illustration lead the room, we would keep the surrounding furniture simple and grounded. Low-profile pieces with clean silhouettes ensure the artwork remains uncluttered from floor to ceiling. Dark-stained wood or matte black accents work particularly well to echo the ink lines within the tiger coats and bamboo stems, while textured woven fabrics in warm neutrals complement the earthy background without competing for attention.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on rich mocha, caramel and soft beige, accented by vivid tiger-orange, deep black and the warm red of the rising sun. Around the room, we would pair this with warm off-white, taupe, or deep chocolate brown on adjacent walls and woodwork. If you want to draw out the bolder accents from the scene, small touches of terracotta or burnt amber in surrounding ceramics or cushions will connect effortlessly with the sun and tiger coats.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard rolls. Produced on PVC-free material, our wallpaper paper features a subtle physical structure and is designed to be straightforward to hang in any home.