Coloured Leaves Green – Balance

Elegant and colourful at the same time, this fabric is by boutique Japanese design house, Mannine.

'Coloured Leaves Green' is a lovely drapey polyester with a beautiful sheen. It forms part of the Balance Collection by Mannine. This layered design features leaves in gold, magenta and blue scattered across a deep teal background.

There are two complementary prints available: Hanaguma Red and Hanaguma Black XS.

This fabric would make a stunning blouse, flowy dress or a beautiful lining for a coat.

With the concept of wanting people to have fun with wearing her prints, textile designer Manri Kishimoto, debuted the playful spirited Mannine brand in 2014/15 AW. She aims to design fabric and clothing that people will feel good in, so much so that they will want to take them on their holidays and adventures.

Designer Manri on the inspiration for the Balance Collection:

‘There are many different ways of thinking in the world.

The book ‘Metamorphosis’ by Franz Kafka was recommended reading when I was a student. When I picked it up again after all these years, I felt the same shock as the very first time.

‘awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect’

Somehow, this work makes me feel empathy and has become a favourite.

Another day, my eyes landed on the words of Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe.

‘He who enjoys doing and enjoys what he has done is happy’

Those words were so strong I felt them propel me forward.

Though they are contrasting thoughts, both are mindful.

That is, balance is important.’

Mannine designs are all hand drawn by Manri Kishimoto and digitalised prior to printing.

FABRIC:
100% polyester
Designed, printed and made in Japan

MEASUREMENTS:
50cm x 112cm wide : 19″ x 44″ wide
For continuous yardage please select 1 (x 50cm) from the first drop down menu, then select the quantity required from the second drop-down menu.

1 → 50 cm
2 → 1m
3 → 1.5m
4 → 2m