Jan van Huysum, Vase of Flowers on a Garden Ledge, 1730.
(Source: destructs, via monkeyknifefight)
By House of Origin (Netherlands), a multi-disciplinary design studio with an emphasis on traditional crafts.
I saw nice linens, jewelry, some graphic design, lettering and logos. House of Origin is run by two well-qualified women, who have been in business for nearly a decade. I was surprised (and impressed), that they remain so light-hearted, accessible, professional, but not super SERIOUS, like so much else online, in design and otherwise.
Drie Nederlandse ontwerpers vertrokken in het voorjaar van 2004 naar het noorden van Brazilië om daar te werken met een groep kantklossers. Nadat zij zich de basis techniek eigen hadden gemaakt, werkten zij samen met de vrouwen aan nieuwe kantproducten om de verkoop te stimuleren. Door deze intense samenwerking smolten twee verschillende culturen samen en ontstonden nieuwe unieke producten.
English version (paraphrased)
Like the Netherlands, Brazil has a long tradition of lace making.
Three Dutch designers went to the north of Brazil to work with a group of lace makers. After learning basic techniques, they worked together on new lace products. Through this collaboration, two cultures, both known for skill with ornate needlework crafts, created new and unique products … including this necklace.
