Maya Romanoff has released Palazzo Plaster, its newest artisanally handcrafted wallcovering collection. Inspired by the timeless art of Venetian plaster, this collection brings the depth and authenticity of hand-troweled walls into a new, more attainable form.
Traditionally, Venetian plaster is built from scratch — each layer hand-burnished by a specialist trained in an age-old craft. Maya Romanoff carried that same artistry into the studio, transforming the process into a flexible, hand-rendered artisan wallcovering that retains all the nuance, movement and spirit of the original medium.
Each panel begins as an architectural study created entirely by hand using real plaster and natural materials. Subtle shifts of texture and tone reveal the artist’s hand in every sweep. From afar, it offers a quiet texture; up close, it shows intricate detail and fine variation. The interplay of matte plaster and soft metallics evokes the weathered patina of European walls, rich with history, yet translated through a modern lens.
The collection explores two interpretations of Venetian plaster, each a unique expression of form and feeling. Malta stays true to tradition, crafted with the classic Venetian trowel. Banda pushes boundaries by introducing a new, combed texture, where discipline meets experimentation.
Old World technique, New World vision
Minimal yet expressive, brutalist yet refined, this collection celebrates the tension between hand and material. Every surface is alive with depth and imperfection, testament to a craft reimagined. What once required a specialist on-site is now available as a work of art on the roll. Each piece is a singular expression of movement, texture and time.
Articulating the allure of Maya Romanoff handcraft, Palazzo Plaster is available in 21 appealing colorways, such as Polvere Blu, Patinare and Dolcetto. Perfectly scaled for residential and hospitality, the collection is ideal for environments that require beauty and resilience, as it can be easily cleaned with disinfecting wipes or a diluted bleach solution.
The Palazzo Plaster collection is the latest example of Maya Romanoff’s commitment to the legacy of its founder, Maya, in creating one-of-a-kind art that cannot be replicated by machine. A long-standing commitment to Eastern philosophy has greatly influenced the company’s respect for the environment and materials. Maya Romanoff has significant control over what goes into its products, the treatment of materials and means of production, striving to use natural and sustainable materials, partner only with factories that treat their employees fairly and provide a safe and rewarding work environment, and purchase materials from local sources when possible.
The Palazzo Plaster collection is responsibly manufactured at the company’s 40,000-sq.-ft. production studio in Skokie, Ill., using a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) sourced non-woven base and colored with water-based inks.
