In the industrial era, machines have replaced manual labor. Scalability, standardization, and rapidity have become the labels of the manufacturing industry. However, there are still some people who adhere to the warmth of handicrafts. They strive for perfection in materials and craftsmanship and pursue unique design tastes. Today, the editor would like to introduce several outstanding home furnishing brands that still adhere to handmade manufacturing.
The British interior furniture brand Kam Ce Kam was founded in 2019. It specializes in producing handmade furniture and is made using traditional Indian handicraft techniques. The founder, Jehanara Knowles, has a dual background of India and the UK. Therefore, in terms of design style, the brand combines Indian and Western cultures while adapting to modern lifestyles. Left: wicker story chaise Right: wicker story stool aaram shelves minaar coffee table Kam Ce Kam attaches great importance to craftsmanship and materials. All furniture is carefully crafted by artisans using ancient handicrafts such as rattan weaving and stone carving. It consciously selects natural and sustainable materials such as wood, leather, and plant fibers, complemented by innovative and modern designs. Each piece of work can reflect the brand’s dedication and professionalism. bunaii pendant light Left: aaram coffee table Right: aaram lounge chair chaand table saam bowls Official website: kamcekam.com The Italian furniture brand Ceccotti Collezioni was founded in 1986. It stands out for the originality of its designs and complex structures and is recognized by the interior design industry for its ability to create “original designer products”. Ceccotti Collezioni is committed to creating a relaxed and simple aesthetic style and building a connection between modern furniture and traditional craftsmanship. Star Trek & Star Trek pouf recliner A study in ergonomics sofa Etherreal femininity dressing table Most of the designers collaborating with the brand come from the Cassina Academy of Art, where they study the handicrafts of furniture making and wood processing. They inject this spirit of craftsmanship into design and production, combining personal aesthetic tastes with exquisite craftsmanship to create a distinctive design style. A place to dream sweet awakening all around the seven miles Official website: ceccotticollezioni.In 2004, Elad Yifrach founded the brand L’OBJET in the United States. As a designer with a global cultural perspective, Elad infuses his own stories into each creation, aspiring to pass on the eternal spirit of culture through meticulous craftsmanship.
The Cubisme decorative pieces from L’OBJET are always distinctive in shape, yet practical, with the brand continuously seeking craftsmen from around the world who are experts in their fields or have inherited generations-old skills. These exquisitely crafted ceramic pieces take on a sense of ritual when used as candle holders. Honey pot candle, Lito candle, Malachite candle, Crocodile-shaped candle, Turtle-shaped candle. Official website: l-objet.com Lebanese designer Nada Debs, with a cross-cultural background, has lived and traveled worldwide for a long time, seeking connections between different cultures. This cultural inclusiveness is well-reflected in her eponymous brand. Nada Debs’ products span across crafts, art, fashion, and interior decoration, with a team of 20 designers dedicated to narrating the stories of civilizations and defining identities through handcraft. Each glass is hand-blown, and cabinets and screens are inspired by traditional patterns. Nada Debs’ team searches the world for skilled artisans, unearthing their special skills, integrating different cultures into design, offering custom services to every client, and collaborating with many brands, defining their style through continuous innovation and exploration. The collision of leather and glass, each hand-carved cigar ash tray takes approximately 32 hours to make. Official website: nadadebs.com From Italy, cc-tapis focuses on the design and manufacture of handcrafted art carpets. Here, the atmosphere is a wonderful blend of traditional craftsmanship and experimental techniques, encapsulating designers’ concepts in carpets. Left: Patcha by Patricia Urquiola, Right: Stroke by Sabine Marcelis. The three-dimensional carpet surface has about 125,000 knots per square meter. In collaboration with designers Patricia Urquiola, Claude Cartier, and others, cc-tapis and its artisans continuously break through technological boundaries, inspiring them to combine modern technology with traditional methods, making unique and bold creative ideas a reality.Bliss Gold by Mae Engelgeer
So Much Fun by Claude Cartier Studio cc-tapis adheres to the use of natural raw materials. Materials such as Himalayan wool, cotton, silk, and linen are transformed into sturdy carpets in the knotting and weaving rooms of craftsmen. By manually trimming the height of the tufts, a three-dimensional effect is created on the carpet surface.
