Indulge Your Inner Artisan with These 6 Handmade Goods from all over the World
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1/6This fall, indulge your inner artisan with homey handmade goods from all over the world. Hung on the wall or displayed as a catchall in a foyer, this dyed basket, woven by craftswomen in Rwanda, is both boho and sophisticated. $106, at Home of the Brave, 146 Franklin St., Brooklyn, 347-384-2776.This fall, indulge your inner artisan with homey handmade goods from all over the world. Hung on the wall or displayed as a catchall in a foyer, this dyed basket, woven by craftswomen in Rwanda, is both boho and sophisticated. $106, at Home of the Brave, 146 Franklin St., Brooklyn, 347-384-2776.
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2/6Head to Barneys New York for Kelly Behun Studio’s pop-up shop (open through October 31), where you can browse for hand-crafted goods, such as this hand-woven pillow from Morocco. $750, 660 Madison Ave., NYC, 212-826-8900.Head to Barneys New York for Kelly Behun Studio’s pop-up shop (open through October 31), where you can browse for hand-crafted goods, such as this hand-woven pillow from Morocco. $750, 660 Madison Ave., NYC, 212-826-8900.
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3/6Reminiscent of Nana’s crocheted quilts, the Karin rug, designed by Swedish textile designer Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg, is a tribute to times gone by. Available in two colorways. $5,810 for 5’ 3” x 7’ 10” or $8,851 for 6’ 5” x 9’ 10”, at Kasthall, NYDC, 200 Lexington Ave., Ste. 611, NYC, 212-421-0220.Reminiscent of Nana’s crocheted quilts, the Karin rug, designed by Swedish textile designer Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg, is a tribute to times gone by. Available in two colorways. $5,810 for 5’ 3” x 7’ 10” or $8,851 for 6’ 5” x 9’ 10”, at Kasthall, NYDC, 200 Lexington Ave., Ste. 611, NYC, 212-421-0220.
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4/6Handmade by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kuba tribe, this foot-square grass box is finished off with glass beads and cowry shells. $1,200, at Wanderlustre, 419 Court St., Brooklyn, 347-335-0399.Handmade by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kuba tribe, this foot-square grass box is finished off with glass beads and cowry shells. $1,200, at Wanderlustre, 419 Court St., Brooklyn, 347-335-0399.
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5/6Yosi Barzilai’s store Sarajo, back in SoHo after an eight-year absence, is looking decidedly regal, with this intricately beaded Nigerian ceremonial chair among its one-of-a-kind treasures. $3,400, 31 Howard St., NYC, 646-370-6801.Yosi Barzilai’s store Sarajo, back in SoHo after an eight-year absence, is looking decidedly regal, with this intricately beaded Nigerian ceremonial chair among its one-of-a-kind treasures. $3,400, 31 Howard St., NYC, 646-370-6801.
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6/6When making his 100 percent wool Bunad blankets, Norwegian designer Andreas Engesvik took a few cues from his native country’s traditional costumes. Available in several colorways. $395, at Budin, 114 Greenpoint Ave., Brooklyn, 347-844-9639.When making his 100 percent wool Bunad blankets, Norwegian designer Andreas Engesvik took a few cues from his native country’s traditional costumes. Available in several colorways. $395, at Budin, 114 Greenpoint Ave., Brooklyn, 347-844-9639.
This article appears in the October 2016 issue of NYC&G (New York Cottages & Gardens).
