These wonderful collages were created by artist Lena Wolff. She starts by building up thin layers of paint which is then rubbed with powdered graphite. The paper is punctured with a needle to create pinpricks and hand-painted cut collage pieces are pasted along with various sizes of hole-punched paper.
There are a number of designers offering similar products, but I’m most drawn to South African designer Ronél Jordaan’s felted wool stones. Completely handmade, hand-dyed and made of pure felt (no stitches). She trains other women in the art of felting to produce her designs, who have in turn begun creating their own designs.
Seoul-based Soopsori has a wonderful and imaginative collection of wooden toys, all made using only natural woods and finished with linseed oil.
Simple and beautiful, hand-hammered by one of my favorite people and wonderful talent Ashley Rush (metalmade on Etsy). The perfect last-minute gift for someone special on your list!
This is only a small sample of the extraordinary treasures available at French children’s boutique Atelier Charivari. Very reasonable prices as well. If only the dollar wasn’t so over-leveraged…
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