Glass Vase Aura Amber – Leighton House and Sambourne House
£90.00
Product description from their website:
This elegant vase is made of two different coloured pieces. Depending on the nature of the bouquet, the top can be turned upside down or left out altogether. With flowers, grasses or simply solo - the sculptural beauty of the vase works with or without floral accompaniment.
Product details:
- Vase made of two different glass pieces
- Material: mouth-blown glass, food-safe
- Dimensions: H 31cm, W 17 cm
- Care instructions: dishwasher safe
Each glass product is handmade and therefore unique. Therefore, slight differences in material, shape and colour are possible.
Mabli Cathern Patterned Socks – Dulwich Picture Gallery
£19.50
Product description from their website:
From MABLI, a family-run brand based in Wales, specialising in natural knitwear.
Choose from three colours, Gold, Squirrel (Grey) or Brick (red) all made with beautiful fine cotton socks based on a traditional Welsh Tapestry pattern.
Finishing under the calf, these socks suit both Men and Women.
Made from a high quality Italian-spun cotton, certified according to Oeko-Tex Standard 100.
Made in Wales by Royal Warrant grantee Corgi Hosiery.
75% Cotton 25% Nylon
Ceramic football by Marcus Harvey – OOF Gallery
£720.00
Product description from their website:
Marcus Harvey's ceramic footballs are part of an extensive body of work looking at emblems of Britishness. This limited edition work is a nod to his monumental bronze sculpture 'Victoria', a deflated memorial to England's World Cup glory, first shown in his 2009 solo exhibition at White Cube.
- Size: H18 cm x W20.5 x D17 cm
- Materials: Ceramic
- Edition of 50 & signed
Superman was a Foundling tea towel by Lemn Sissay – Foundling Museum
£10.00
Product description from their website:
Tea towel made in collaboration with author, broadcaster and poet, Lemn Sissay OBE.
Award-winning poet, playwright and 2014 Foundling Fellow, Lemn Sissay OBE, created Superman was a Foundling, a poem printed on the walls of the Museum’s Study Studio.
Superman was a Foundling is a striking installation, exploring the powerful role of orphaned, fostered and adopted children in our culture. Sissay, who experienced growing up in care, describes the project as addressing the disparity between our admiration for fictional characters and a widespread disregard for their real-life counterparts:
“Superman was a Foundling upraises the fictional stars of popular and classic culture who are fostered, adopted or orphaned. They range from Romulus and Remus of Rome’s foundation myth, to Lisbeth Salander of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Their adventures have enriched our lives, but we do not recognise the connection between the fictional characters and the fostered, adopted and orphaned children in our midst.”
The tea towel bears a detail of the installation at the Foundling Museum.
Designed and decorated in the UK.
Albrecht Durer Watercolour Pencils Set of 30 with Roll Case & Brush – National Portrait Gallery
£87.00
Product description from their website:
This larger set of high-quality watercolour pencils features 30 colours to choose from. This set includes a water brush and roll wrap with space for up to 45 items to keep your pencils and artist tools safe in one place.
Mid Grade Palace of Westminster Encaustic Tile – Houses of Parliament
£150.00
Product description from their website:
Designed by Palace architect A.W.N. Pugin and originally cast by Mintons of Stoke on Trent, the encaustic floor tiles that can be found throughout the Palace of Westminster have borne witness to some of the most important moments in the history of the United Kingdom – and have been walked upon by some of its most renowned politicians.
Removed as part of a nine-year conservation and restoration project, our mid grade tiles are excellent examples of Pugin's neo-gothic designs. They show some signs of wear and fading of colour, which may be indicative of the age of the tile and/or its prominence on walking routes through the Palace.
Each tile comes presented in a branded, satin-lined gift box with a certificate of authenticity that gives information about the encaustic tiles restoration project and and the location within the Palace from which the tile was removed.
- 15.5cm x 15.5cm
- Box size 21cm x 21cm
- Certificate of authenticity included
The Vintage Space Baby T-shirt – Foo Hung Curios (Inside the Chinatown Storytelling Centre, Vancouver)
CAN $35.00
Product description from their website:
Inspired by 1960's Chinese posters featuring happy babies in space during the world space race.
Details:
- Designer: Vince Chan
- 100% preshrunk cotton
- Set-in 7/8" rib collar
- Machine wash cold
All proceeds from Foo Hung Curios directly funds the programs of the Chinatown Storytelling Centr
The Chosen Few : Aesthetics and Ideology in Football Fan Graffiti and Street Art – National Football Museum
£17.99
Product description from their website:
Just a game? This intriguing visual title looks deep into the underbelly of football (soccer) fandom, featuring a vast photographic archive of fans' graffiti and street art captured by a pioneering ‘graffitologist’. At the intersection of the street and sport we find themes of the day: how racial, ethnic, and class tensions play out in visual culture. On the fringe of sports culture are the Ultras, the football fans whose pyrotechnics, chants, wildly creative stunts, and hooliganism are infamous.
Using selections from his archive containing hundreds of photographs of Ultras' street art and graffiti, including everything from elaborate murals to stickers to “scratchitto” incisions and spray-paint duels, award-winning author Mitja Velikonja introduces readers to the visual iconography of a fascinating underworld. The Ultra subculture is built by “no-bodys,” the anonymous (primarily) men whose attachments to their teams, specifically in Europe and post-socialist states, sometimes cross the lines into nationalist sentiments and militaristic “Blood and Soil” extremism. After examining general themes and trends in street art and tifo club graffiti, Velikonja embarks on a case study of fans from his native Slovenia and touches on the roles of neighbouring football fans in the Balkan Wars.
He continues with an analysis of political and socially progressive graffiti, local trends and circumstances, as well as its role in the United States. As he peels back layers of misinformation and misrepresentation, he cues our understanding of factional mindsets within histories of political instability, arguing for dissensus being a critical element to democracies. In the end, we understand that while always under siege, the ultra-fans require nothing less than fidelity and devotion, but precisely to what can be determined — it's anyone's game to call.
Nanoblock Great White – Australian National Maritime Museum
AUS $14.95
Product description from their website:
Build a micro zoo with Nanoblock Critters! Great white sharks are the majestic kings of the ocean, gliding through the water with a mix of grace and power, and always ready to show off their toothy grin like the ultimate marine rock stars! Nanoblocks are a revolutionary Japanese toy block on a scale never seen before. The smallest bricks are just 4x4mm, enabling models to be made in intricate detail. This amazingly small micro sized block makes it possible to create more detailed and even smaller projects than what can be made with standard sized blocks. Nanoblock is a stimulating and entertaining hobby material for everybody, especially for grown-ups.
- 130+ pieces of micro-sized building block
- Difficulty Level: Level 3
- Recommended 12 and up
Smart Book Light Walnut – British Library
£75.00
Product description from their website:
The natural wood Smart Book Light collection is certainly a great additional piece of art to any home.
When closed, this Smart Book Light masquerades as a laser-cut wooden book, but when opened it transforms into a sculptural light emitting a wonderful ambient warm soft LED light through the pages.
The beautiful, exquisite design opens to a full 360 degrees with cleverly concealed magnets. The lovely soft touch Tyvek pages are tearproof and water-resistant and are lit by long-lasting LED lights and encased by the stylish laser-cut wooden cover in your choice of maple or walnut.
This dynamic, multi-functional light comes with a micro-USB charger. It is assembled by hand and has a battery life of up to 8 hours.
National Railway Museum Kids Hi-Vis Vest – National Railway Museum
£12.00
Product description from their website:
Protect your little ones during the dark winter months with the National Railway Museum Kids Hi-Vis Vest. This child’s waistcoat features reflective tape on the front and back for full visibility, providing peace of mind for those responsible for their children’s safety. Also doubles up as a fun dress up item.
Stonehenge Trilithon Cushion – English Heritage
£16.00
Product description from their website:
Display a cuddly piece of history on your bed or sofa with our Stonehenge Trilithon Cushion. Shaped as one of the most iconic stone structures in history, the cushion displays two standing stones and a third lintel stone that lies atop of them to create a Trilithon. Made exclusively for English Heritage, the very soft cushion has an embroidered logo along with the word Stonehenge on the bottom of the standing stone. As a souvenir of your recent trip or as a fun piece of décor for a child’s bedroom, this cushion is a welcome addition to the home.
Key Features:
- Trilithon shaped cushion
- Carry loop
- Exclusive to English Heritage
IKB Pink Socks – Brunel Museum
£12.50
Product description from their website:
Your wardrobe is missing a pair of these lovely Isambard Kingdom Brunel socks – we can help you rectify that!
Socks are 80% Combed Cotton, 18% Nylon and 2% Elastane for that perfect fit.
Now available in two sizes.
- UK 7-12 (EU 41-47)
- UK 3-6 (EU 36-40)
Your wardrobe is missing a pair of these lovely Isambard Kingdom Brunel socks – we can help you rectify that!
They are 80% Combed Cotton, 18% Nylon and 2% Elastane for that perfect fit.
Suspend your disbelief: this really is a pair of socks ready to make tracks. Wherever you’re off to in the kingdom, pair these socks with your finest double-breasted waistcoat, tails and top-hat for a look which is very much full steam ahead.
These socks were designed in London and then knitted with 200 needles and finished by hand in Turkey.
MoMA Sliding Perpetual Calendar – MoMA – The Museum of Modern Art, New York
US $48
Product description from their website:
MoMA Exclusive: This engaging and playful Sliding Perpetual Calendar keeps you up-to-date with ease. Simply move the sliding circles along the pathway to track each day of the week, month and date. Designed by Giancarlo Cipri through MoMA's collaboration with the MFA Products of Design program at the School of Visual Arts, the calendar can be mounted on the wall or displayed standing with the included pegs.
The MoMA Sliding Perpetual Calendar is made of recycled acrylic and measures 12h x 9.2w x 0.3”d.
Cypher etched CIIIR shot glass – Household Cavalry Museum
£6.00
Product description from their website:
Unique etched shot glass, exclusive to the Household Cavalry Museum.
Classic Six Bar Set – York's Chocolate Story
£25.00
Product description from their website:
Our selection of six bars for those that want to test their taste buds. There's something for every palate in our most popular classic chocolate flavours collection.
6 x 90g bars
Milk, White, Dark, Dark Orange, Milk Salted Caramel, Dark Mint
Contains Milk, Soya. May also contain Nuts and Wheat.
Make Your Own Sheep Kit – Freud Museum
£25.00
Product description from their website:
Make your own sheep kit!
Each kit contains a pre-stitched lambswool sheep shape, recycled wool stuffing, felt bits and bobs, and step-by-step instructions to make your very own unique Sheep. Use the felt and knitted fabric to create a face, legs or a fancy hairstyle! You can make a happy smiling sheep, or a sheep that has the grumps – it’s up to you!
The contents of each Make Your Own Sheep Kit are unique, and the sheep pictured on the box is just one example of what you might make.
Dimensions: Box measures 21.5cm x 15cm x 6cm
Made by Donna Wilson
Donna Wilson is a Scottish textile and product designer now based in East London, Donna specialises in knitted creatures and blankets, and a range of different homeware.
Donna established her London design studio in 2003 after a sell-out show at the Royal College of Art. She has since collaborated with renowned retailers and global brands including Hermes, LeSportsac, Penguin Random House, Mamas & Papas and the V&A Museums, and her work has been exhibited around the world.
Donna’s colourful, distinctive designs are inspired by a love of nature and a life-long passion for craft and making. They’ve won her a string of awards including Elle Decoration’s Designer of the Year at the British Design Awards.
Despite her success, Donna Wilson has maintained a niche appeal and has a devoted following of design enthusiasts, collectors, and the young at heart. As a forerunner of the contemporary craft movement, she has always remained true to her principles, using traditional techniques and locally based suppliers wherever possible.
Gunpowder Mustard – Houses of Parliament
£10.00
Product description from their website:
Our deliciously tangy gunpowder mustard, superb with cold meat and cheeses or made into a salad dressing with cider, wine or water. Made exclusively for the House of Commons.
Suitable for vegans and vegetarians
Shakespeare Tower model by concreteSHED – Barbican Centre
£245.00
Product description from their website:
Construction for the Barbican Estate started in 1965 and took 11 years to complete. The complex, designed by architects Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, was Grade II-listed in September 2001.
Shakespeare Tower is part of the 40-acre Estate which is home to more than 4,000 residents, living in over 2,014 flats. Also part of the complex are the Barbican Centre, the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, the City of London School for Girls and the Barbican library.
concreteSHED are a creative artisan business based in East London. They make collectable limited edition architectural sculptures of some of London's most iconic Brutalist buildings.
Each tower is hand cast, combining traditional techniques with modern high-grade materials, because of this every cast in the edition is totally unique. Made from Jesmonite, a modern composite that has similar properties to the new concretes that were devised during the 1960’s and made this new exciting architecture possible.
Has a cork base to protect surfaces.
Dimensions: 25.5 x 10 x 12.5cm
Do Not Use The Toilet Retro Cast Iron Wall Sign – National Railway Museum
£25.00
Product description from their website:
Looking to jazz up your bathroom? You need this amusing Do Not Use The Toilet Retro Cast Iron Wall Sign. Inspired by the signs found in train carriages and on stations during the golden age of British rail, this durable sign is made from authentic heavyweight cast iron. It’s great for putting a smile on the faces of your friends and family as they go to spend a penny.