Southwest Iconography Takes Center Stage In Kravet's New Collection

Harwood Steiger, the mid-20th-century artist whose sketches captured the essence of the Southwest, is enjoying a resurgence. This is somewhat paradoxically due to both the timelessness and the timeliness of his work, says Hannah Hendricks, the director of design for Kravet Couture. “The allure of open landscapes and sun-drenched vistas and the spirit of exploration are stronger than ever,” she explains. Kravet has answered that siren song with its Harwood Steiger collection of wallcoverings and cotton-linen fabrics. Think stylized cacti, indigenous patterns and retro sketches of Tubac attractions, all of which embrace the historic optimism of the West. The collection’s updated colors, however, bring them firmly into the 21st century with choices ranging from earthy neutrals like clay and saffron to the cooler tones of cactus, agave and chambray. The result, Hendricks notes, is a collection that offers a “visual journey that feels both nostalgic and aspirational.”