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Kvadrat Mélange Nap Fabric

c. 2017

by Akira Minagawa
for Kvadrat

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Kvadrat Mélange Nap Fabric

by Akira Minagawa
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Mélange Nap is a richly textured woolen uphol­stery textile designed by Akira Mina­gawa, renowned for his poetic visual language. Char­ac­ter­ized by a soft, tactile surface and remark­able depth of color, Mélange Nap offers a distinct, mélange expres­sion with subtle graphic intricacy.

Constructed using a combi­na­tion of unicol­ored and mélange yarns, the textile features a deli­cate pattern of tiny dots that shimmer across its surface. Depend­ing on the contrast between the yarns, the result can range from nearly solid tones in darker color­ways to vibrant, multi­col­ored compo­si­tions with visible variation.

Mina­gawa drew inspi­ra­tion from nature’s elemen­tal forces — Forest, Sun, Ocean, Miner­als, Earth, and Dune — infus­ing the palette with an organic seren­ity. These influ­ences lend Mélange Nap a harmo­nious char­ac­ter that allows it to enhance inte­ri­ors with a quiet, scenic presence.

Brushed to achieve its luxu­ri­ously soft hand, yet highly durable, Mélange Nap is ideal for both private and contract settings. It is avail­able in 26 nuanced color­ways and composed of 97% new worsted wool and 3% nylon.

Artist Akira Minagawa
Akira minagawa

Akira Minagawa

Japan

Akira Minagawa is a celebrated Japanese textile and fashion designer, best known as the visionary behind the poetic and deeply evocative minä perhonen label. His work is distinguished by a romantic, slightly naïve aesthetic, underpinned by meticulous attention to detail and a profound reverence for craftsmanship.

Driven by a belief in the longevity and emotional value of objects, Minagawa designs with the intention that garments and textiles should transcend fashion trends, growing more meaningful and beautiful over time. He envisions clothing not merely as something to wear, but as companions for life—items that can be passed down through generations.

Minagawa’s style draws from both Japanese traditions and Scandinavian sensibilities, marrying the simplicity and purity of Nordic design with the storytelling and tactility of Japanese craft. This harmonious fusion results in designs that are deeply personal, subtly expressive, and unmistakably timeless.

Through his work, Minagawa continues to influence both fashion and textile design, celebrated internationally for his ability to transform daily life into a poetic experience through fabric and form.

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