What Every Designer Missed at Shoppe Object
Beyond the crowds were four emerging design movements—from embroidered textiles and artisan basketry to whimsical animalia and beautifully scaled miniatures—that deserve a closer look.
This past week the Starrett-Lehigh building in New York City played host once again to Shoppe Object. Brimming with attendees and exhibitors alike, the mood was positive, vibrant and brimming with design and inspiration. Here are the best in show across four emerging movements.
Block prints evolve
While many the block print was shown, we’re seeing this movement evolve into embroidery as the next textile focus. This was evident across product including holiday ornaments, pillows, and even umbrellas.
Skippy Cotton’s Little Poppies begin with founder Emma Mierop’s hand-drawn sketches. She then travels to India to work hand-hand with local artisans to create these spectacularly detailed works of art.
Premium slub cotton is hand embroidered in an ancient technique known as Aari. Unique to India, the craft uses a hooked needle to create intricate motifs that nod to the Mughal Empire. The Gul pillow is made with shimmering gold and red threads that anchor delicate gold sequins.
By far one of our favorite discoveries at Shoppe Object was U-Day’s Mimosa mini-umbrella. Delicate mimosa florals edge the rim of the umbrella, held by a faux bamboo handle.
Of Animals and Folk
Folklore and animalia flowed throughout Shoppe Object. Everything from earrings, to tea towels to decor captured the look. Lobsters and sardines are still having their moment, while swans and horses are also popular; we believe fish, chickens, and forest animals to be the most notable in the animal design movement.
A fun, quirky fish carafe plus two glasses are the perfect addition to a summer table. Paola Navone for Serax
Klatt Objects, a Louisendorf based maker, uses fine bone china to hand-craft items such as these fish wall vases.
Almost 200 years old, Garnier Thiebaut consistently delights and surprises us with their beautifully woven textiles. Here, color blocked orange and blue hens and roosters are presented in a woven jacquard kitchen towel.
Newcomer St. Bingo presented a number of sculptural pieces inspired by Nordic folkloric tradition. This sculptural ceramic Whooper Swan is hand glazed with one-of-a-kind elements variations achieved through hand glazing.
Doing Goods handmade brass hooks are available in 38 designs. The Harri Hare is our top pick.
Basketry
Baskets have taken on new relevance in the design world, whether duking it out on Nantucket for an authentic basket purse or shopping the aisles of Shoppe Object, we have learned that each technique and style has a story.
Rooted in traditional Paraguayan craft, Felipa Home’s decorative wall pieces are sold as sets. Each product they produce is handmade by local artisans who are supported through the brand’s work.
Momiji’s Petal headboard is one of the brand’s signature designs and is created under the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The seamless and smooth petal design, paired with the structured lines of each petal make a chic design statement.
The ingenuity of a vase basket struck us as both beautiful and different. LIKHÂ offers theirs in Manila hemp across five colors.
It’s the little things
Who knew that tiny home items could bring enormous joy? These makers.
We’ve long admired Lit Bodies’ work, and this year founder Sophia upped the game with her mini Resurgence Baddie Black sculpture. 6 inches of power and grace.
Size really does matter, and SGW lab strikes a chord with its colorful Liliputian hand-thrown pots made of glazed porcelain.
Four inches of cocktail accent perfection. Anna New York captures the perfect bar accessory with this tiny gold-plated stainless steel cocktail pick set.
