Robinson Campaign Watch Case

A new project from the craftsman at Scotland's Method Studio raises the bar for quality

In 2013 when cabinetmaker and wood craftsman Callum Robinson of Scotland’s Method Studio was tapped by Vacheron Constantin—one of the world’s oldest watchmakers—to make a travel case for one of their most prized pieces, Robinson never knew it would lead his craft into a new direction; one lead by leather. Though the original box took over 300 hours to produce, it was the internal hidden …

Brazil Meets NYC in Joinery’s Blankets and Rugs

Surprisingly affordable and wildly popular textiles meticulously hand-woven by artisans in Minas Gerais

Within the Brooklyn boutique’s thoughtful selection of well-crafted housewares, vintage goods and hard-to-find clothing labels, one of Joinery‘s most popular pieces has been their own woven blankets and rugs which are, more often than not, out of stock. These unique textiles were serendipitously discovered in Minas Gerais, Brazil by Joinery founder Angela Silva (who’s half-Brazilian), while she was in a nearby region attending her father’s …

Umbra Shift Home Design at A+R

A selection of creative design objects now available stateside for the first time

For more than 30 years Toronto’s Umbra has held a significant presence in the homeware segment, though it’s their recently-established, contemporary design focused arm Umbra Shift that’s earned our attention this time. After being rolled out in the past few weeks in Hong Kong and Vancouver, the capsule collection has landed Stateside thanks to California-based design retailer A+R. The extension brand taps established, emerging and …