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Immediately after High Point, gorgeous autumn collections continue to emerge. From handmade tablecloths to outdoor-friendly side tables, wrapped in exotic (and weatherproof) silicone rope tassels, here are some of the highlights of the latest round of releases.
Hand-weaving studio Kufri and Commune, a design company based in Los Angeles, collaborated on a cool fabric collaboration called Utopia. The series is hand-made by Indian craftsmen using centuries-old weaving techniques, referring to a wide range of traditional crafts, including an asymmetric checkerboard design called Shaker Plaid and a wave-shaped lining print called Tahoe Ripples.
Citizenry has launched its latest desktop series just in time for the holidays. The hand-made (and ethical) variety includes serving pieces, tablecloths and seasonal decorations, including hand-woven plaid and ecru striped napkins and ceramic mugs made by four craftsmen in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Maison Anne Carminati released a romantic new pillow and linen line called La Môme Piaf. Each piece in the collection uses pastel tones and plush materials to pay tribute to the legendary French performer Edith Piaf, including the plum blossom and black pattern printing named Je Ne Regrette Rien and the graphic Ma Vie pillow.
Brooklyn-based ceramic studio BKLYN Clay has launched a series of stylish handmade tabletop works and decorations. The handcrafted category includes the stylish and stackable Saturn stoneware tableware series, and the cleverly glazed Crater cup, sprayed with contrasting colors to create a shadow and contour effect.
Parisian architect and designer Charles Zana launched his first furniture and lighting collection, Mobilier, in an ethereal exhibition called Ithaque. The luxurious product line uses a series of dreamlike minimalist designs, including a curved headboard with honey-colored velvet cushion called Teddy and a bronze table lamp with a woven wicker lampshade called Kos.
Laun, a design company based in Los Angeles, has launched a futuristic furniture series called Dawn. Outdoor-friendly options include four fashion items inspired by surreal biomorphic images in the science fiction novel of the same name by Octavia Butler, including tilted egg-shaped chairs and weatherproof side tables covered with silicone rope tassels.
British textile brand de Le Cuona has launched an Overland collection inspired by travel. The chic fabric collection is full of earthy tones, subtle patterns and original textures. It offers 10 different designs, carefully crafted from linen, wool and cashmere. There are more than 50 colors to choose from, including the subtle striped linen that pays homage to Botswana’s Tuli Block Cloth and a rustic Stampede that mimics the appearance of animal footprints left on the beach.
To reduce waste, Jaipur Life has launched a series of sustainably manufactured floor coverings called Manchaha. This global carpet company requires some of its artisans to make carpets made entirely of surplus materials, and the result is a kaleidoscope of truly unique hand-woven parts.
The Enchanted Home teamed up with lifestyle enthusiast Carolyne Roehm to create a peculiar capsule collection. The whimsical varieties include tableware, gift wrapping paper and tissue paper, which are printed with a delightful lily of the valley pattern based on a painting by the artist and designer.
Pindler has launched a series of colorful and environmentally friendly leather substitutes called Silicone Vinyl. Made of coated fabric made of silicone (organic polymer), the butter-soft series provides leather-like elasticity and is approved for indoor and outdoor use.
Homepage photo: Commune's Utopia collection for Kufri | Raul Jollet