Lighting inspired by baskets plus rugs inspired by rocks and candy. Here are the product launches that caught my eye this week
Art+Loom is a Miami-based rug brand producing bold customisable designs. Designed by Art+Loom’s Founder and Creative Director, Samantha Gallacher, the rugs are handwoven in Nepal from silk, wool, linen and allo, a fibre made from Himalayan nettle.
The Art of Formation Collection features four rugs (shown above) — Stonehenge, Ondula, The Divide and The Formation Era each inspired by rock formations and shattered slate. Shown here with Bea Pernia’s award winning Atus furniture that combines wood with offcuts of Italian marble.
From Turkish embroidery and Japanese textiles to illustrative florals, Penny Morrison’s fabric designs are inspired by cultures around the world. Now, a selection of the designs are also available as wallpapers by the roll. All the wallpapers are printed in the UK.
Studio Atkinson has introduced three new pieces to its range of British-made furniture, created with materiality, quality and craftmanship at its core.
The fully upholstered Sassy Bench can be customised to a client’s specification with upholstered legs and fixed seat cushions. The Breakfast Bench is an upholstered seat set on wooden legs and the Sidney side table is now available with a painted finish and a choice of stone top.
Pooky has teamed up with Collaborative Craft Projects to produce a selection of organic, all-
natural pendants. The pendants are handwoven by artisan craftswomen in Zimbabwe using Ilala palm, which is sustainably grown and harvested locally.
Each design takes inspiration from the handcrafted baskets created by the women involved with CCP. The natural weave of the pendants transmit light when on and are a piece of art in their own right when not in use. (available from Pooky in September)
Holmes Bespoke specialises in luxury rugs, hand crafted to order. The latest Candy Collection is a joyful range of rugs inspired by confectionary classics such as Rhubarb & Custard, Liquorish Allsorts and Tutti Frutti. Developed at Holmes Bespoke’s London studio, the Candy Collection is crafted in India and hand woven in 100% wool.
Holmes Bespoke founder Laylah Holmes says “The Candy Collection brings a joyful burst of colour and a sense of playfulness and whimsy, whilst remaining true to our ethos of creating handcrafted, hardwearing and enduring designs that will be treasured for years to come. As with all our designs, the Candy Collection is fully customisable via our bespoke service and I cannot wait to see the personal colour combinations we create with our clients.”
Little Greene’s Intelligent paint finishes have been specially formulated to be completely safe to use in all areas of the home.The company’s water-based finishes include the flat, chalky, Absolute matt emulsion; tough and washable Intelligent matt emulsion; resilient low-sheen intelligent Eggshell; high sheen Intelligent gloss; Intelligent satinwood; and fast-drying Intelligent floor paint.
These Intelligent finishes are all certified under EN 71-3:2019, also known as the Toy Paint Regulations, which means they are free from all dangerous and toxic ingredients. Not only are they suitable and safe to use on walls, woodwork and floors, they can even be safely used to paint cots and wooden toys.
