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Trays, Tea Towels, Rulers & More from kukka

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Robot and Tube tea towels hanging from a couple of My Homes clothes hangers.

The design brand kukka was established in 2010 by Israeli and British designer Rona Meyuchas K. The products include lamps, trays, tea towels, and accessories for the home or office. I like the colorful Robots and Tubes collection of trays and tea towels designed by British illustrator Will Haywood. The dishwasher-safe trays are individually handcrafted in Sweden from a single sheet of sustainable birchwood (Robot is 12” in diameter and Tube is 15”). The matching British-made tea towels, part of kukka’s illustrated range, are screen printed on 100% cotton.

Other great gifts in the collection include Balata, an 8” ruler made from reclaimed high-quality Caesarstone, and My Homes, a set of three house-shaped clothes hangers that are traditionally crafted from maple wood with no glue and finished with linseed oil.

Kukka’s designs are available at design shops worldwide.

My Homes is a set of three house-shaped clothes hangers that are traditionally crafted from maple wood with no glue and finished with linseed oil.

The Tube tea towel.

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Tube tray and matching tea towel.

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The Robot tray, designed by British illustrator Will Haywood, is handmade in Sweden of birchwood. Shown here with a matching tea towel. The Robot with the wheel reminds me of Rosie from The Jetsons.

The Balata rulers are made of reclaimed Caesarstone.

Balata ruler in red.

All images courtesy of Kukka.

Animal Spirit Masks by Kosmos Project

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Wolf, bear, and bird masks by Kosmos Project.

Ewa Bochen and Maciej Jelski of Kosmos Project.

Kosmos Project is the studio of Polish designers Ewa Bochen and Maciej Jelski who collaborate on industrial projects and unique pieces for galleries. Their Collective Unconscious collection of furnishings was inspired by two pagan Slavic celebrations: Kupala Night, the feast of fire and water that celebrates the summer solstice, and Forefather’s Eve, a feast commemorating the dead, held October 3–November 1st. During the day of the dead celebration, people gathered to summon ghosts and gain their favor, and in order to not be recognized by the spirits (and possibly be carried back to the underworld) they would wear masks. To honor this tradition, Kosmos Project designed these bent steel masks representing a wolf, bear, bird, and “spirit of the forest”. I think the colorful masks would look great in a child’s bedroom or as faux trophy heads above the fireplace.

The Spirit of the Forest mask by Kosmos Project.

Colorful animal spirit masks by Kosmos Project.

Wolf, bear, and bird masks by Kosmos Project.

Animal masks and a table with a fireplace by Kosmos Project.

All images courtesy of Kosmos Project.

3.2.1 Glassware Collection for Kontextür by Jeff Miller

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3.2.1. decanters in large and small sizes.

These handblown and hand-etched Czech crystal decanters and tumblers, designed by New York City-based designer Jeff Miller for Kontextür, would make a good (and luxe) holiday gift for anyone that equally appreciates good liquor and good design. The decanters (available in 32 fl. oz and 16 fl. oz sizes) feature a triangular base and a large mouth for smooth pouring. The decanter’s stopper, along with the tumblers, are encircled by etched bands. Retailing for $400 for the decanters (either size) and $400 for each set of four glasses (tall or short) these are pieces you should really only take out when you are drinking the good stuff.

Tall 3.2.1. tumbler.

Short 3.2.1. tumbler.

Hanagasumi Series of Cherry Bark Tableware

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The Hanagasumi series of tableware, from the Monochro design studio, is made of cherry bark in a 200-year-old craft technique that originated in Kakunodate, Japan. The series includes the square-shaped Hanagusumi tray, a matching moisture-proof box, wooden teacups, and canisters that are suitable for preserving tea leaves and coffee beans. I like the version with the colorful bands on the canisters and cups — a grouping of these on a shelf would look so serene.

Rope Toys from Waggo

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There are the dog toys you buy because your dog will love them, and then there are the ones that you buy because you love them. The new rope toy designs from Brooklyn-based Waggo will hopefully fit both categories. The cherry red colored bow tie is made of cotton blend rope and measures 6” x 3.5”, the yellow pencil is made of 100% cotton and measures 9” x 1”, and the green and black boot is a cotton rope blend measuring 6” x 6”. 12.00 – $16.00)

All images courtesy Waggo.

Camome Collection from DANIEL

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Camome is a collection of solid wood furniture and design accessories from the Yokohama-
based furniture manufacturer DANIEL. The manufacturer uses wood from timbers from fallen trees and forest thinning, as well as rejects from production. My favorite in the collection, which I saw during the London Design Festival in September, is the Wood Crown Basket. The basket’s circular spoke design was inspired by the splash made by a drop of milk. The baskets come in two sizes and are made of birch wood with a clear lacquer finish. Another accessory in the collection is the Kii key holder made of solid wood from fallen tress and brass. The shape, made by traditional turnery techniques, is designed to fit well in the palm of the hand.