Your Are Brave Textiles

You Are Brave Textiles is a Sydney-based label celebrated for its beautiful collection of hand screen-printed fabrics, table linens, and handmade accessories. The range embodies a contemporary yet distinctly Australian aesthetic, rooted in a deep appreciation for the natural world. The designer and maker behind the label, Michelle, says “With nature at the core of what I make, I aim to offer sustainable and practical textile-based objects that will last a lifetime.”

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Michelle Kistima-Menser is a Sydney-based textile artist, designer, and screen printer whose work is inspired by the quiet patterns of the natural world. With a Fine Art degree and over 26 years in the textile industry, she brings deep expertise to her creative practice. Michelle works exclusively with natural fibres and water-based inks, creating sustainable, handcrafted textiles under her label You Are Brave Textiles. Originally from Cape Town, her bold, high-contrast palette reflects the dramatic landscapes of her childhood in Africa. Her work explores subtle natural forms—seashell markings, tree trunk textures—and celebrates their hidden beauty. Michelle teaches fabric printing for all ages, curates exhibitions, and eagerly collaborates on bespoke projects. Her hand screen printed range of home textiles and accessories can be found at handmade artisan markets, gallery and design centre shops in Australia as well as the You Are Brave online store.