Schema

Brooklyn artist Justin Amrhein depicts mad scientist machines in his first solo show in San Francisco

So intricately drawn they are seemingly plucked straight from the imagination of a mad scientist, artist Justin Amrhein‘s works will give you a pretty good idea of what that might look like. Currently on view in a solo show dubbed “Schema“, Amrhein’s illustrations precisely map the interiors of complicated imaginary machines, contrasting strong parallel lines and sharply angled corners with organically-shaped valves and snaking cables. …

Tanner Goods

An inside look at Portland, OR's heritage-inspired accessories workshop and new retail outpost

Hailing from the heart of the Great Northwest, Portland, OR’s Tanner Goods is perfectly positioned to produce accessories rugged enough for a true outdoorsman but with looks good enough for city streets. To best showcase their expanding line of handmade leather belts, wallets, lanyards and canvas bags the label recently opened the doors to their first stand-alone retail store in downtown Portland. I recently swung …

Suwada Blacksmith Works

Japanese bonsai shears handcrafted with 85 years of experience

Following in the tradition and quality of Japanese metal and blade manufacturing Suwada Blacksmith Works has been crafting the the highest quality bonsai shears and cutters since 1926. Simply but elegantly designed for function-specific use, the tools are comfortable to use and beautiful to look at. Working in Sanjo, Japan—a small town known for its long history of blacksmiths— Suwada crafts bonsai shears for shaping …