Mabina's artistic talent and passion comes from her Japanese heritage, and was influenced by her grandmother who was very much the avant garde of her time in Japan. Her unique skill in fashion accessories reflects the heritage, purity and beauty of her birth place, Japan.
From her studio in Brisbane, Mabina uses the finest materials such as vintage Kimono fabrics, traditional Japanese fabrics, leather, Japanese Yuzen papers, many other materials from Australia and all over the world to bring her collection to life.She learnt the traditional "Kanzashi Flower" (called Tsumami-Zaiku in Japanese) technique in Kyoto and Tokyo and adapted the technique to some of her fabric collections.
From her studio in Brisbane, Mabina uses the finest materials such as vintage Kimono fabrics, traditional Japanese fabrics, leather, Japanese Yuzen papers, many other materials from Australia and all over the world to bring her collection to life.She learnt the traditional "Kanzashi Flower" (called Tsumami-Zaiku in Japanese) technique in Kyoto and Tokyo and adapted the technique to some of her fabric collections.
Services
Each piece in Mabina's collection is handmade, therefore items may be made to order upon request. If you have something in mind for your next piece of special jewellery or a design that you envisage and want it to be made, contact Mabina for a custom design piece order. Mabina specializes in Bridal features, brooches, earrings, and bracelets, and does so with a stylish Japanese influence.
Join Japanese designer Mabina Alaka for this popular beginners workshop, learning to create traditional Japanese kanzashi flowers from folded fabric. Mabina will show you how to make the petals and other elements for a brooch. Check out the other craft workshops available in the Library Shop this summer, to learn other skills from local artists.
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