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Mourne Textiles: Weaving a Legacy of Craftsmanship and Sustainability
Celebrating its rich past, Mourne Textiles remains at the vanguard of innovative textile design and sustainable production in Northern Ireland.
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Armadillo: Pioneering Sustainability in the World of Rugs
The brand creates timeless, handcrafted rugs that celebrate traditional artistry while prioritizing the environment and social good.
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Preserving Craftsmanship: The Soane Britain Story
WLLW met with Soane Britain's co-founder Lulu Lytle to discuss the revival of traditional rattan weaving and the significance of heirloom furniture.
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Inside the Workshop: Forest + Found
WLLW meets the founders behind Forest + Found, an art collective that uses natural and found materials to create remarkable works rooted in craft traditions.
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Inside the Workshop: Sawyer Made
WLLW speaks with Vermont's Sawyer Made on blending traditional woodworking with craftsmanship in Windsor chairmaking.
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Inside the Workshop: Wycliffe Stutchbury
Wycliffe Stutchbury transforms discarded wood into art that evokes landscapes and abstract forms. WLLW joined him for a conversation about his creative process and deep connection to his materials.
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Designing Dignity: How Remsen is Redefining Senior Living
WLLW speaks to the founders of Remsen to understand how the power of thoughtful design can change the lives of an overlooked population.
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Yarn Collective's Shift to Responsible Textiles
From vibrant spice-inspired hues to ethical sourcing, discover how Yarn Collective is crafting an environmentally conscious future in textiles.
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Tala: Brightening the World Through Sustainable LED Design
Tala designs low-impact LED lighting that enhances living spaces while fostering wellbeing and environmental responsibility.
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Zanat: Preserving a Woodcarving Legacy
By reviving Bosnia’s age-old woodcarving traditions, Zanat preserves cultural heritage through exquisite craftsmanship.
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Inside the Workshop: Sebastian Cox
On a recent trip to the UK, we had the chance to meet designer, craftsman and environmentalist Sebastian Cox, to learn more about his studio and have a tour of his workshop.
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Fernando Laposse: Ghosts of Our Towns
A visual commentary on the resilience of indigenous Mexican art, agriculture and community.
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Gemla Fabrikers: Sweden’s Oldest Furniture Manufacturer
WLLW was granted an insider’s view of Gemla Fabrikers’ factory, where centuries-old techniques and a commitment to sustainability converge, crafting timeless furniture that marries tradition with longevity.
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Rosemary Hallgarten: Weaving Traditional Stories into Contemporary Textiles
Working with skilled craftspeople in Peru, Brazil and Nepal, Rosemary Hallgarten weaves their stories and time-honored crafts into textiles and rugs for contemporary homes.
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Inside the Workshop: Studio Amos
Studio AMOS is a British craft studio led by Annemarie O'Sullivan and Tom McWalter. Their work is rooted in the ancient craft of basket making, and they grow and harvest local materials to make functional objects, furniture and lighting. Earlier in the summer, we paid them a visit.
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Schotten & Hansen: Wood Flooring For Healthier, More Sustainable Homes
Schotten & Hansen combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology and their own blend of natural finishes to bring warmth and character to interiors.
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Pritzker Prize 2023: Celebrating David Chipperfield
British architect, Sir David Chipperfield, has been selected as the 2023 Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize – an accolade regarded as the industry’s highest honour.
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Threads of Tradition: How Teixidors is Preserving Craft and Community
In our latest brand spotlight, WLLW discovers how Teixidors is merging sustainability with a human touch in their approach to textile production.
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Pretziada: The Creative Practice Rejuvenating the Forgotten Workshops of Sardinia
WLLW was given the opportunity to learn how Kyre Chenven and Ivano Atzori are melding contemporary design with Sardinia’s ancient craft traditions.
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A Meditation: The Fountains of Lily Clark
Artist and designer Lily Clark masterfully blends nature's rhythms with precision engineering, interpreting California's landscapes into mesmerizing, architectural water features for the home.
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Rooted in Tradition: Crafting Heirloom Pieces with Munder-Skiles
WLLW highlights the story of Munder-Skiles, a manufacturer of outdoor furniture whose pieces are designed and built to last for generations.
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Kalon Studios Crafts Responsible Elegance in LA's Atwater Village
Amongst Los Angeles' diverse creative landscape, Kalon Studios stands out for its dedication to crafting furniture with a focus on environmental responsibility, craftsmanship and community.
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Nature's Palette: Crafting Sustainable Luxury with de Le Cuona's Textiles
WLLW explores de Le Cuona's healthy and sustainable textiles with palettes and textures that evoke the natural world.
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Biophilic Living with Interior Architect Anna Tiula
WLLW speaks with Helsinki-based Anna Tiula, delving into the heart of Nordic biophilic design, its intrinsic connection to local nature and its significant influence on wellbeing.
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Designing for Net-Zero: A Conversation with Architect Ben Ridley
WLLW spoke with London-based architect Ben Ridley about how the Passivhaus design approach and low-energy innovations are shaping the next generation of healthy, sustainable homes.
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Clayworks: Using Natural Clay Plasters for Calm and Low-Impact Interiors
Clayworks is embracing natural materials and traditional techniques, to add depth, tonal interest and warmth to healthy homes.
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Designing an Energy-Efficient and Comfortable Home, Part 1
We examine energy-saving strategies, illuminating their importance for home sustainability, boosting wellbeing and promoting the adoption of energy-conserving behaviors.
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EPA Enforces Historic Ban on Pesticide Amid Alarming Health and Environmental Risks
In the first major suspension of its kind in 40 years, the EPA suspends the widespread use of dacthal, citing significant health concerns.
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Redefining the Thread: How Healthy and Sustainable Fabric Enhances Our Homes
WLLW’s comprehensive guide can help you to select fabric that supports health, comfort and the environment.
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The Best Air Purifiers
WLLW looks at the best air purifiers on the market, to improve your indoor air quality at home.
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Well Home In…Højby, Denmark
In the latest in this series which shines a light on healthy and low-impact homes, we visit Maria Høgh Heilmann’s cabin, the perfect family retreat.