Greek garden

Clarissa Hulse, one of the bright lights of British design, has teamed up with leading interiors company Harlequin to produce her first collection for the brand.

Displaying her trademark style and distinctive handwriting, Kallianthi, which means “wild flowers” in Ancient Greek, is an enchanting botanical-inspired collection.

Drawing on a number of influences, including her love of plants, pressed flowers and all things botanical, long walks in the countryside and her Greek heritage, Clarissa has conjured up a beguiling range of prints, weaves and wallpapers, which manage to be simultaneously contemporary, yet somehow timeless in their appeal.

The fabrics are mainly printed or woven onto natural cloths such as silk dupion, linen or linen mix, often judiciously embellished with metallics.

Motifs include nettles, cow parsley, grasses, ferns, olive branches, wild flowers and herbs, depicted in Clarissa’s unique style, often silhouetted against a subtle ombré background. There’s also a distinctive ombré stripe design, which has been digitally printed to accommodate its 60 different colours, and two natural-coloured voiles, one of which is embellished with tiny beads, buttons and sequins. 

Charming wallpapers continue the theme, and are powerful both individually or when used in conjunction with the fabrics. 

The collection rejoices in fusions of bright and bold, offset by pared-back neutrals. Time to take a trip to the Greek garden? Yes, we think so…

Kallianthi is available from Black Fabrics.

More information: www.blackfabrics.co.za, +27 (0)112623130