“Empreinte Swahili” is the wall replica of the ‘Swahili’ the fabric version. On an unwoven base, an overlay of puffing ink (called « puff ») delineates the printed pattern, exactly like on the velvet ‘Swahili. To obtain this metallic effect, a thin sheet of colored metal (called « foil ») is deposited on the surface, melting into the ink: it is a copper shade for to the carbon colorway, and a silver shade for the ivory colorway.