NY Now made its return under new management earlier this month, while a few city blocks away, Shoppe Object celebrated its growing number of “only in New York” brands. The joy of these shows is the makers we get to meet. Here are some of their products.
Kókili‘s hand-poured candles are topped with a hand-carved teak “hat” that when flipped over becomes a stackable tea light holder. The Long Island City, N.Y.-based company also makes teak serving pieces and accent furniture.
Designed in Maine and knitted in New York, Bowerbird Studio merino wool throws and blankets are inspired by traditional American quilt designs as well as more contemporary artist collaborations. Company founder Betsy Leighton is shown here.
For those who remember trying to sprout a potato or avocado suspended by toothpicks over a glass of water, Ilex Studio’s acorn and avocado colored glass vases provide a more beautiful way to nurture a green thumb.
dZi Handmade is a Massachusetts-based Fair-Trade business that partners with women in Nepal on these delightful felted wool potted plants. The company is also known for its felted birdhouses and bird flowerpots.
Pick your flower, pick your stand, and build your bouquet. Three simple steps transform handcrafted, interchangeable acrylic botanicals from Kimberly Hodges Art & Design into whimsical décor.
