‘Cranes’ is one of Florence Broadhurst’s most elegant designs, featuring cranes in mid-flight woven between flowering branches. The layout is open and balanced, with hand-drawn linework capturing the poise of each bird and the twisting rhythm of the branches across a richly coloured ground.
First introduced in the 1970s, ‘Cranes’ reflects Broadhurst’s admiration for Japanese and Chinese design traditions, reimagined with her distinctive confidence and clarity. The composition is both serene and impactful — a quieter design within her collection, yet still unmistakably hers.
Reissued by the Australian Museum of Design by Materialised, ‘Cranes’ is available on non-woven paper or matte vinyl, and is ideal for bedrooms, hallways, or interiors seeking graceful pattern and timeless form.