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Protea pink : Protea umbrella, R475, Clinton Friedman Collections, weylandts.co.za -
Mohair cream : Nanimarquina Spiral Rug, 170 x 240cm, R35 890, cremadesign.co.za -
Blue train : ERO/S Chair by Philippe Starck, R5 535, kartell.it -
Gold : Fiorellina gold table lamp, R4Â 242, The Modern Home Company, modernhome.co.za -
Gold : Capiz shell bowl, R79, weylandts.co.za -
Protea pink : Arper Catifa 70 Lounge chair, designed by Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper, from R16Â 190, limeline.co.za -
Blue train : Sweet 40 Ottoman, R11Â 380, The Modern Home Company, modernhome.co.za -
Mohair cream : Eijffinger Carte Blanche wallpaper R2Â 810 per 10m, homefabrics.co.za -
Protea pink : Eijffinger Wallpower Wanted wallpaper, R5Â 630 for 6 panels, homefabrics.co.za -
Gold : Temperley, London Autumn/Winter 2012 -
Blue train : Alessi Firenze wall clock, R382, koolaworld.co.za -
Gold : Alessi wall clock in thermoplastic resin, price on request, koolaworld.co.za -
Protea pink : Scatter cushion in solid Orla, colour strawberry, R250, skinnylaminx.com -
Mohair cream : Aster X stool, R19Â 500, poltronafrau.com -
Blue train : Jason Wu, Pre-Fall 2012
COMPILED BY Marianne Burke
Based on gold, protea pink, mohair cream and blue train, we’ve chosen our own national colours and compiled these four shopping guides:
- Gold: A large percentage of the world’s gold reserves are found in South Africa, so it’s little wonder that designers draw inspiration from the precious metal.
- Protea pink: The heart-warming shade of our national flower inspires all manner of creations, from wallpaper to fabrics and even an accessory to brighten up the greyest day.
- Mohair cream: South Africa is the world’s largest producer of the silk-like natural fibre known as mohair, the ultimate natural and neutral material.
- Blue train: A symbol of luxury, the world-famous Blue Train has taken travellers on journeys of discovery since 1923, its signature blue exterior inspiring new design vistas.
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