Orishiki Handbag
“Orishiki” is a hybrid word composed of “Ori ”, taken f rom Origami, Japanese paper-folding art, and “Shiki ” taken f rom Furoshiki, Japanese traditional wrapping cloth which is large enough to wrap and transport goods and gifts, as well as wearing them as scarves. “ORISHIKI” is a new carrying device consisting of a single piece of two dimensional structure, constructed of triangular segments which can be folded like origami, and can wrap things like furoshiki. The geometric bag is not only idiosyncratic in its appearance but also in its highly speacialized production process. The unique process can be applied to just about any productions without losing its unique product identity.
Siwa Paper Hats
« Designer Naoto Fukasawa has created a series of hats that are made entirely out of traditional
japanese washi-paper. The three pieces entitled ‘ivy cap’, ‘hat’, and ‘tyrolean hat’, are constructed
from a new type of paper called ‘naoron’ developed by washi-paper manufacturer Onao which
withstands both moisture and weight, resulting in a lightweight material that does not tear easily.
Resembling weathered leather in its crumpled texture, the colour and aesthetic treatment of the hats
do not lend themselves out to being made solely out of paper. Though the material is soft and flexible,
they are entirely durable and highly water-proof. »
Via Design Boom
Anthony Roussel Jewelry
Award winning Artist and Designer, Anthony Roussel creates beautiful intricate sculptural jewellery inspired by the epic sweep of the British coastline and a passion for modern architecture. Roussel applies delicate flowing lines and sweeping curves, meticulously layering sheets of wood into sinuous forms. His fascination with the repetitive linear patterns found within geological rock formations is echoed in his technique. Essentially he builds flat elements into fluid structures.
Although formally trained in traditional metalwork, he discovered his real love for materials in wood after being introduced to working with various species by a violin maker. Roussel pushes jewellery as an Art form, seeing the body as a veritable canvas. The jewellery he creates function as sculptural objects as well as wearable pieces of body adornment in their own right.
As well as his work’s instantly recognisable aesthetic, Roussel quickly became known for his skilled marriage of new technologies with traditional materials and cutting-edge design. Through the form of 3D modeling software and digital production, he embraces avant-garde processes whilst still preserving hand craft and good workmanship. A challenging statement upon what is possible in progressive jewellery design.
Roussel is a conscientious maker who’s work is bold in nature yet delicate in appearance. With the use of wood, he questions the traditional notions of preciousness, in using new technologies as a tool, he challenges existing perceptions of craft.
Branch Bangle - birch wood.
Arch Ring - Birch wood
photos by Rob Popper. Via Stilsucht.
Wool Felt Range
A3 bags, iPhone, iPad and MacBook sleeves
By Manon Garritsen
Hem Shoe
« This shoe take her inspiration from the simplicity of several pattern like a collar, a hem, a kimono, a Clarks shoe… The project was to reduce the complixity of a classical shoe and to make and to find the most natural and simple form around the foot. The shoe is a piece of thick fabric with leather joined by velcro. »
