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Retro porcelain becomes trendy jewellery The stylish jewellery from KILA Design is made from retro porcelain: colourful statement pieces for any occasion and perfectly in line with our modern-day sustainability focus. By Malin Norman | Photos: Kila Design
KILA Design was set up in 1996 by Cecilia Claesson. In her home studio in Horred south of Göteborg, the designer creates jewellery from salvaged antique and period china and porcelain. Despite more than 20 years in the business, the idea of recycling existing ceramics is very much in line with the current trend of offering sustainable products. By carefully cutting the ceramics into smaller pieces showcasing the beautiful patterns, Claesson creates a stylish range of rings, bracelets, arm rings, necklaces, earrings and brooches – chunky jewellery with bold prints and colours, statement pieces to be worn at any occasion. Each piece is made by hand and
with great care, resulting in a collection of unique jewellery. Claesson often uses classic Swedish patterns for her designs, and highlights that there is an abundance of fantastic ceramics in the country, especially from the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s. “Swedish porcelain really is a kind of cultural heritage, with famous artists having designed the patterns,” she says. “But it’s also fantastic when I find a plate I haven’t seen before and feel inspired by the design.” The all-time KILA Design bestseller is Berså, made of porcelain from renowned company Gustavsberg. This popular green leaf pattern was originally created by Swedish ceramic designer Stig Lindberg back in
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1961. Jewellery made from classic Finnish porcelain factory Arabia is also proving to be popular, often with colourful patterns, and of course its famous Moomin mugs. KILA Design jewellery is available in the online shop and from selected distributors in Sweden, Norway and Japan. Web: www.kila.nu Instagram: @kiladesign
By Malin Norman | Photos: RIVSALT
RIVSALT is a gastronomic experience and a new way of adding salt to food. As the natural centrepiece of any dining table, it makes for an ideal gift for all foodies and design lovers out there. Swedish brand RIVSALT is the brainchild of entrepreneur and designer Jens Sandringer. He came up with the idea when dining at a teppanyaki restaurant in Beijing, and his first product was introduced at Designtorget Sweden in January 2013, where it is still a best-seller. Since its launch, the range has grown each year and can be found in stores worldwide, including MoMa Design Store in New York, Harvey Nichols and Harrods in London, NK in Stockholm and Illums Bolighus in Copenhagen. RIVSALT was also one of the winners at the 2016 Gift & Life Instyle Awards in Australia. New product rivsalt BBQ Pro brings salt block grilling to a whole new level, with a metal plate that works on barbeques, induction hobs and in the oven – particularly useful for the cold winter months. 36 | Issue 106 | November 2017
With its nine kilogrammes, this is a standout Christmas gift under the tree. Another recent addition is rivsalt LIQUORICE, including a piece of raw liquorice, a grater and a wooden desk stand. “This is a new culinary trend globally,” says Sandringer. “Grated liquorice adds an extra kick to desserts, ice cream and cocktails.” Sandringer also offers inspirational seminars and consultancy under the name PASSMETHESALTPLEASE. “Many people approach me with questions about RIVSALT specifically, but also express an interest in the actual start-up journey, including dos and don’ts,” he explains. “I think that our story has relevance within the creative community, be it in regards to product development, design strategy or organisational re-structuring to become more innovative.”
Distributors in Scandinavia: - Magasin Friend of Brands - Lund-Stougaard (Denmark) Web: www.rivsalt.com www.passmethesaltplease.com Instagram: @rivsalt