Brand spotlight: Misha Milano
Misha adds a poetic, expressive dimension to contemporary interiors
Misha is an Italian company that specialises in creating exquisite hand-painted wallpapers. The name Misha represents a merger between the two cities, Milan and Shanghai. The company was founded in 2007 by two sisters who discovered a passion for hand painted silk while living in Shanghai. The artistic form dates back to 17th century China.
The careful selection of the artisans and the extreme quality of their work are the factors that set Misha apart. With its flexible structure and patient process of honing exclusive products to a very high level of quality, Misha is a haute couture atelier.
Materials
Misha applies the same level of artistic perfection to the base materials used in the creative process. There is an exacting focus applied to ensure the tactile qualities of different silks, the textures of metal leaf applied by hand, and the luminosity of powders brushed onto the surfaces all deliver on the creative promise. The colour range is updated each year to adapt to new trends. Wallpaper collections are made in Pure Silk, Dupion Silk or Double Silk and metallic wallcoverings, which trigger different effects for the design. The choice of the woven or metallic background is a key factor in the interior design and in the impact of the motifs of each wallcovering.
The metallic wallcoverings are an artisanal product in their own right using a range of different workmanship techniques: from metal leaf applied by hand, smooth or with a craquelé effect, to powders brushed on by hand and then coated with metallic varnishes. All base materials are available for supply in plain format as a standalone product or to complement hand painted panels.
Range spotlight:
Esotismi by Cristina Celestino
An ongoing dialogue between order and disorder!
Misha’s first Signature collection of design wallcoverings. This collaboration with the designer is primarily rooted in reflections regarding the brand identity, its philosophy and values, as well as the unique potential it offers in terms of craft production. With its textile wall decorations, the collection provides a successful and original medium for contemporary design. The collection features exotic mushroom elements combined with exotic plants to create an ongoing dialogue between order and disorder. The collection highlights the embroidery potential of the Misha ranges.
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Key questions
Why should I use Misha?
These are artworks. Misha recoups the unique beauty of art made by hand. Each piece uniquely crafted by hand will be cherished for years. Created using the best of both modern and old worlds. The company has captured the essence of the chinoiserie in an artisan craft form on modern materials. The result is stunning. A Misha wallpaper will transform and elevate any interior space.
Can I create my own?
Yes we can customise any design, base material combination to your wall dimensions.
What base materials are used?
The Misha collections can be created on a variety of refined silk, and metallic finishes, either as a base material for the hand painted collections or as a complementary wall finish for the surrounding areas.
Where can I install these artworks?
Misha has been used extensively in areas where clients need to embrace the art form, from public areas like entrance foyers, lounge or dining rooms to private spaces like bedrooms, robes, and powder rooms.
How do I organise installation?
We provide an end to end solution. Special works like this require craftsmen to install them. We will manage the project from concept to completion for you.
Can the materials be protected?
We can supply any materials with a factory applied waterproof coating which protects the final product from spills and splashes ie; these are typically used in powder room areas, near sinks etc…
Can I get samples?
Yes! Sampling is available and forms part of the project delivery phase. You will receive a sample for approval before we proceed with production.
The Misha collections are designed in Italy and hand painted by Chinese artisans with many years of training and experience. The stunning designs retain age-old Asian themes, whilst synthesising both oriental and western historical references and imagery. The artistic quality of the products is what sets them apart: like frescos, wallcoverings become a form of expression that contribute to the design composition of interior spaces.
