Pastoral

In our modern world, as life gets more complex, the Internet more baffling, cities more sprawling, it’s easy to idealize country life. Wide swaths of grassy land, rest and community, and objects handed down through generations. “Simpler times” are usually just the times you aren’t living, but we can still discover the ethos of that magical nostalgia by embracing what is functional, beautiful, and of a quality that lasts. Here are some products that embody those traits, from woolen blankets to useful ceramics and more.