An embroidered wall covering, fabric that celebrates rural life and a tile depicting the Loch Ness monster. Here are the products that caught my eye this week
Formati is a Portuguese furniture brand, from the JMM Group, focused on ‘timeless design, sustainability and craftsmanship.’ Pieces in the debut collection include the Lombardi dining table in solid wood and marble, the Williams chair (above) upholstered in fabric or leather and the Watanabe coffee table inspired by Japanese aesthetics

Award-winning British design studio A Rum Fellow unveils Wild Abandon, a new collection of handwoven textiles and a complementing rug that celebrate the quiet resilience of rural life. The collection comprises of six distinct designs, each entirely woven by hand using traditional techniques on backstrap and horizontal looms by artisan partners in Guatemala and India. With fabrics crafted from ethically sourced 100% cotton and flatweave rugs made from soft New Zealand Wool, Wild Abandon includes fine stripes, broader bands and delicate checks that recall heirloom linens and cloths, passed down through generations

From Lapicida, Arta slim porcelain tiles are designed for use in contemporary interior and exterior spaces. The collection is available in a palette inspired by Mediterranean tones, ranging from cool neutrals to earthy hues. The tiles, which feature a subtle, undulating surface, can be laid in herringbone or stacked formations for a variety of effects.

Timorous Beasties has announced the launch of its latest innovation in textile design: high-performance fabrics that unite the studio’s signature irreverent aesthetic with advanced durability and ease of care, allowing them to be used outdoors as well as sun-lit interiors and indoors. Designed and made in the UK, the collection includes many bestselling and classic Timorous Beasties designs including Indie Jungle (shown above)

Rupert Bevan has announced the launch of its first outdoor collection. The Clement garden table, bench and chair. The Clement D-end table easily seats eight with a top constructed from Tricoya, an exceptionally weather-resistant engineered timber, finished in mottled zinc. The stackable chairs and bench feature the same matt powder coated steel frame as the table

Folklore is a new collection of handmade Delft tiles by Petra Palumbo, exploring myth, symbolism and storytelling. Spanning land, sea and sky, Folklore brings together a cast of characters drawn from myth and imagination. From the depths of the sea and Highland lochs, where serpents, kraken, mermaids and the Loch Ness Monster (above) reside, to fantastical forest dwellers including manticores, minotaurs, faeries and centaurs and finally sky-bound creatures such as the griffin and dragon

Mark Alexander’s new Collage IV collection includes eight embroidered qualities, each introducing a refined architectural sensibility to interiors. Designs include Gesture, an artfully embroidered wallcovering defined by irregular stitches that trace intriguing lines and gentle curves across a handwoven raffia ground (shown above)
