CH Omakase 2017: Pansy Ass Ceramics Vessels

Several limited edition pieces from the subversive Toronto designers, one G-rated and some that are NSFW

Toronto-based Pansy Ass Ceramics is a CH favorite for their humor, playfulness and quality creations. The company—made up of Kris Aaron and Andrew Walker—explores gay male identify and culture via ceramics that are oftentimes subversive, and always eye-catching. From plates to planters, vases and objets, their creations pay homage to everything from anal beads to desserts. For this year’s CH Omakase, Pansy Ass created several …

CH Omakase 2017: Aurora Clock

A blacked-out update of the timepiece, handmade in an edition of 10

More than a standard reissue, our blacked-out Aurora Clocks for CH Omakase are the marriage of nostalgia and imagination. This type of magical clock illuminated the childhood homes of both CH founders Josh Rubin and Evan Orensten in its traditional chrome form. Rubin and Orensten bonded over it very early on in their relationship—and the opportunity to make a series themselves more than 15 years …

Jenga Ocean, a Game Made from Recycled Fishing Nets

Taking eco-friendly to new heights, Jenga Ocean is the first-ever game made from recycled fishing nets. Each set is produced from 25 square feet of nets sourced via Bureo’s Net Positiva recycling program, and the results don’t sacrifice design—the all-black blocks feature threatened animals hand-drawn by Lake Buckley. It can be played in the same way as the Jenga you already know and love, but …