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Autumn Sonata: Unearthing the Past and Designing for the Future
A Q&A with Lilli Elias, Founder of Autumn Sonata, who is reviving the past through material storytelling, design and sustainable craftsmanship.
Profile
3 min read
Oyuna’s Ethical Journey from Land to Loom
In the latest of our brand spotlights, we consider how Oyuna preserves Mongolia’s rich heritage while redefining cashmere for the modern world.
4 min read
Obasan: Sleep as It Should Be
As part of our Brand Spotlight series, we celebrate Obasan’s dedication to transforming sleep through ethical materials and thoughtful design.
4 min read
Naturally Inspired: a Conversation with Jessica Bragdon of Koala Eco
WLLW learns how family and the Australian landscape have shaped Koala Eco’s mission to create healthy and sustainable cleaning products.
4 min read
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.
3 min read
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.
4 min read
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.
3 min read
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.
3 min read
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.
4 min read
Zanat: Preserving a Woodcarving Legacy
By reviving Bosnia’s age-old woodcarving traditions, Zanat preserves cultural heritage through exquisite craftsmanship.
4 min read
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.
3 min read
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.
4 min read
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.
4 min read
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.
4 min read
Inside the Workshop: Sawyer Made
WLLW speaks with Vermont's Sawyer Made on blending traditional woodworking with craftsmanship in Windsor chairmaking.