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Feature Artisans

MOTAWI TILE

MOTAWI TILE
Located in Ann Arbor, MI, Motawi Tileworks makes handcrafted ceramic tile as art pieces and for residential and commercial installations. First, tile designs are etched into plaster molds. Clay is then pressed into the mold, trimmed and bisque-fired in the kiln. Each tile is glazed by hand and returned to the kiln for a final firing. With the intricate art tiles, Motawi glazers employ the centuries-old Cuenca technique, carefully filling glazes into the “basins” created by thin, raised lines in the clay. They specialize in Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts and Midcentury Modern aesthetics. Continue reading

BARRICK CANDLES

BARRICK CANDLES

For 50 years, Barrick Design Candles has been proudly crafting elegant unscented candles with a distinct crackle design in their Lancaster, PA studio.  These clean burning, uniquely shaped candles are wonderful as decorative accents in any interior, whether contemporary or more traditional. (Barrick Candles are available for purchase in store only)

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MIKUTOWSKI WOODWORKING

Founded in 1986, Mikutowski Woodworking is the definition of “small but mighty”. Specializing in handmade, high quality wooden jewelry boxes, the studio is in Northeastern Wisconsin/Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.  Many are shocked to learn the fine woodworking shop employs only five people to take raw lumber through the hands-on production process. Continue reading

MARJORIE BAER

MARJORIE BAER
For over 45 years, Marjorie Baer has been designing modern, sculptural jewelry that appeals to a wide range of women. Each piece is hand-made in the San Francisco Bay Area from quality materials with craftsmanship and attention to detail. Marjorie designs each piece by hand for wearability, comfort, and an eye for how it will interact with the body. Continue reading

GRAF LANTZ

GRAF LANTZ
Steeped in traditional Japanese and German aesthetics, blended with SoCal design elements, Graf Lantz produces an approachable, functional collection of home and personal accessories crafted from merino wool felt and quality leather hides. All items are made in their Los Angeles studio and factory. Good design and strong, sincere values are the core of their progressive fair wage workplace. Continue reading

CHERAPY

CHERAPY

Cherapy is a therapeutic heat and cold pain relief wrap/pillow made from cherry pits. The creator, Claudia Fassold Phillips, wanted to create something to help people heal naturally and effectively. The wraps can be used to relieve everyday pain from muscle stiffness, arthritis, back pain, stomach aches, and much more.

 

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VITAL INDUSTRIES

VITAL INDUSTRIES
Vital Industries, led by founders Brett and Mishel, makes glassware, home goods, apparel & accessories in their Northern Wisconsin studio. Their products are designed and printed with quality and durability in mind, and have a colorful, contemporary aesthetic. All of the goods are inspired by the team’s adventures and explorations throughout the Northwoods region, and made to last for years. Continue reading

RIGEL STUHMILLER

RIGEL STUHMILLER

Rigel is a printmaker and illustrator living in Berkeley, California. In her work she tries to capture the beauty, curiosity, and wonder she sees in the natural world. In addition to doing freelance custom work for many museum stores, non-profits, farms, and food/gift companies, she also carries a line of stationery, gifts and home goods that can be found online and in over 500 museums, botanic gardens, and boutiques across the country.  

 

See Rigel Stuhmiller work here.

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GRAYMARKET DESIGN

GRAYMARKET DESIGN

Hallie Gray started Graymarket Design in 2013 after studying textile design and becoming fascinated with the hand-crafted textiles she encountered on travels throughout India. She is inspired by a minimal aesthetic, rich color stories grounded in neutrals and the beautiful imperfections inherent in hand-crafted textile traditions.  Her 100% cotton scarves and houseware products are designed in Kentucky and printed ethically in India. 

 

See Graymarket Designs work here.

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AMY ROSE MOORE

AMY ROSE MOORE

Amy Rose MooreAmy Rose Moore was born and raised in the woods in the Sierra Cascade Mountains of Northern California. She works in a variety of water-based media, including watercolor, gouache, ink & acrylics. Her favorite surface is tea-toned paper and she favors tiny paintbrushes. She has had many “animal friends”, both real and imaginary, and many of them appear in her illustrations.

 

See Amy Rose Moore work here.

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