Despite a recent resurgence in craftsmanship, some of the old methods are simply dying out. Tanning leather is among the oldest crafts, with the first evidence of the profession dating back several thousand years. Today, the traditional European method of using tree bark—specifically the bark of the spruce—is all but lost. One tannery in the northern reaches of Sweden is carrying on the tradition of …
Children of the ’80s might try to communicate with their father on another planet, “Out of this World” style, but even without intergalactic telecommunications capabilities the Score + Solder Iridescent Shard lamp is otherworldly indeed. The clear purple tabletop crystal emits soft light through an Edison bulb to set the mood and surely spark up a conversation.
From fortune cookie booties to crochet loafers, baby shoes incite a lot of cooing and “aww”-ing—but these designs from LA-based Zuzii just might have you turning green with envy and wishing you were a few decades younger. The company is made up of industrial designer Ryan Campbell, her graphic designer sister Alex and their mom Nickie—who has quite a lot to teach her daughters about …
