Mori Kougei Poke Wood Rectangular Tray
£750
From the Class of 24
Meet the new craftspeople who form the first chapter of ABASK’s 2024 maker collective.
What – Wooden trays
Where – Tokushima, Japan
How – Tsuki-ita marquetry
What is your midnight snack and breakfast-in-bed order? "I don’t
usually eat breakfast or midnight snacks, but if I did, it would be chocolate ice cream or a special hot sandwich like a chef would make – eating something someone else has made for me is gratifying and makes me feel happy."
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Mori Kougei Japanese Oak Rectangular Placemats (Set of 2)
£790
Mori Kougei Poke Wood Vide Poche
£275
Mori Kougei Ebony Wood Circular Placemats (Set of 2)
£735
Mori Kougei Poke Wood Rectangular Tray
£620
Mori Kougei Japanese Oak Circular Placemats (Set of 2)
£735
Mori Kougei Indigo-Dyed Wood Tray
£380
Mori Kougei Ebony Wood Rectangular Placemats (Set of 2)
£790
What – Yak khullu wool textiles
Where – Amdo, Tibetan Plateau
How – Weaving, spinning and felting by hand
Who is your favourite person to cosy up with under a Norlha blanket? "If I had to choose, my dream companion would be one of the plateau’s yeko (baby yak). As
much as I love having my Norlha blanket all to myself, I would definitely make an exception for one of these guys."
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Norlha River Hand-Spun Yak Blanket
£1,800
Norlha Nostalgia Tree Hand-Spun Yak Blanket
£2,115
Norlha Nomad Hand-Stitched Yak Cushion
£305
Norlha Ombré Hand-Felted Yak Blanket
£1,360
Norlha Nomad Mount Hand-Stitched Yak Blanket
£650
Norlha Nomad Marmot Hand-Stitched Yak Blanket
£1,105
Norlha Nostalgia Hand-Spun Yak Blanket
£2,040
Norlha Nomad Net Handwoven Yak Throw
£565
What – Ceramic tableware
Where – Vietri sul Mare, Italy
How – Shaping, firing and painting by hand
What would you eat for your last supper and who would you spend it with? "I would choose a combination of traditional family recipes that have been passed down: lamb and apple sauce (from my Dutch grandmother) and pasta. I would love to share this moment with my grandparents, celebrating our collective achievements."
Shop Ceramica Pinto
Ceramica Pinto Vietri Hand-Painted Dinner Plates (Set of 4)
£220
Ceramica Pinto Vietri Hand-Painted Ceramic Salad Bowl
£240
Ceramica Pinto Vietri Hand-Painted Ceramic Pasta Bowls (Set of 4)
£240
Ceramica Pinto Vietri Hand-Painted Side Plates (Set of 4)
£200
Ceramica Pinto Vietri Hand-Painted Ceramic Nibble Bowls (Set of 2)
£86
Ceramica Pinto Vietri Hand-Painted Ceramic Side Plates (Set of 4)
£180
Ceramica Pinto Vietri Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug
£160
Ceramica Pinto Vietri Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plates (Set of 4)
£198
What – Rainbow Murano glassware
Where – Murano, Italy
How – Hand-blowing techniques such as filigrana
If you were a cocktail, which one would you be? "I would definitely be a Select Spritz, a typical Venetian aperitif that represents a moment of lightness, joy and peace. The bright red hue, strikingly contrasted with the yellow of the lemon, reflects the vivid, contrasting colours that define our brand."
Shop F&M Ballarin
F&M Ballarin Acquamarina Hand-Blown Murano Glass Tumblers (Set of 6)
£360
F&M Ballarin Acquamarina Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase
£240
F&M Ballarin Filigrana Hand-Blown Murano Glass Small Bowls (Set of 2)
£120
F&M Ballarin Acquamarina Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowls (Set of 2)
£152
F&M Ballarin Acquamarina Hand-Blown Murano Glass Tumblers (Set of 6)
£375
F&M Ballarin Acquamarina Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase
£240
F&M Ballarin Acquamarina Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowls (Set of 2)
£152
F&M Ballarin Filigrana Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowls (Set of 2)
£152