The Scenic Route
As High Point Market approaches, I’ve found myself drawn to the stories behind the objects: how a material is handled, a familiar technique reconsidered, a traditional form given fresh expression.
The discoveries that have stayed with me share a tangible sense of character. Leather lends warmth to a simple silhouette. Wool becomes both sculptural and softly expressive. Metal takes on the irregular contours of branches. Each offers a reason to pause, look closer and ask how it was made.
These are a few worthwhile stops along High Point Market’s roads.
Karlo Round Mirros, Madheke
Available in three sizes, Madheke makes use of cognac leather and a brass rim to accentuate the elegance of simplicity through quality materials and refined design.
Wall Hangings, Seven Sundays
Handmade by artist Anya Dinovich, Seven Sundays Elokuu and Herbaario wall hangings are one-of-a-kind pieces constructed from Navajo-Churro sheep wool and Icelandic sheepskin. Dinovich takes the approach of allowing the material to lead the design, creating pieces that explore botanical forms through texture, repetition and hand-work. Loose strands and sculptural shapes give the pieces a presence that shifts between textile and art.
Cotswold Check, Sanderson Highgrove Collection
Rooted in traditional Scottish blanket designs, Cotswold Check brings a tactile dimension to a familiar grid. A contrasting horizontal wool yarn lends the woven surface the appearance of hand stitching. Developed in collaboration with Highgrove and in partnership with The King’s Foundation, it offers a quiet expression of heritage through texture.
Piper Sconce, Flocke
Hand-felted wool meets brass in Flocke’s Piper sconce, balancing a softly textured shade with an elongated, looping frame. The pairing creates a soft expression of light through a warmer, more tactile character.
Verdigris Bench, Sarreid
Verdigris finished metal forms Sarreid’s garden bench, reminiscent of the natural motifs of faux bois garden furniture with whimsical woodland design.
Leave room in your market itinerary for the unexpected. It is the details of an intriguing material or a maker’s story that will earn a piece its place in your next project.
