Serbian-based artist Dusan Vlajkovic cuts, carves, and hand-stitches these high-end leather tubes for drawings, maps, posters, or artwork from 100% natural materials. Made in Serbia from double-layered Italian leather, waxed polyester thread, and metal alloy, the tubes come in a range of sizes, styles, and colors. An inner layer of leather is impregnated with natural… Continue reading Blueprint Tubes by Dusan Vlajkovic
Category: Leather
Preview / Maharam’s New Leather Collection
The textile geniuses at Maharam will debut their first collection of leather upholstery next month. Focusing on leather that has been minimally treated and processed, the eight styles in the collection are sourced from boutique tanneries in Italy, with the exception of the suede, which will be sourced from Spain. Maharam has developed 100 individual… Continue reading Preview / Maharam’s New Leather Collection
The Material ConneXion Jury Meeting
Last week I made a visit to the New York City office of Material ConneXion to participate in their monthly jury meeting to select new materials for the library. A world leader in material innovation, Material ConneXion is a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies as well as forward-thinking agencies and governmental bodies seeking a creative, competitive, or sustainable edge. Material… Continue reading The Material ConneXion Jury Meeting
Leather Drawing Tube by Walnut Studiolo
This leather drawing tube is handcrafted in Portland by Walnut Studiolo, a workshop founded in 2009 by Geoffrey Franklin. Geoffrey, who runs the studio with his wife Valerie, designed the the hand-stitched, vegetable-tanned leather tube for carrying drawings, maps, artwork, posters, or anything you can roll. The matching leather shoulder strap is permanently attached to the lid, keeping the tube closed… Continue reading Leather Drawing Tube by Walnut Studiolo
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