Brand Spotlight: This Week's Picks
Shoppe Object plays host to the most compelling representation of the home and gift market — from industry icons to niche makers. While impossible to choose favorites, each week we introduce you to brands you need to know now. Let this serve as a guide on your never-ending but ever-fruitful quest for the beautiful, the inspired, the innovative and the well-made.
STUDIO MAEVE
Textile Designer Megha Agarwal founded Studio Maeve to channel her love and passion for handmade Indian textiles. Designed in New York and made in India, the material for each piece passes through the hands of various craftspeople who use traditional techniques like hand spinning, plant dyeing, and hand weaving to make chic and modern yet comfortable garments and caftans. The collection is designed with elegance and wearability in mind and aims to tell the stories of its artisans, evoking a sense of the culture from where the designs originate.
CASA AMAROSA
Casa Amarosa is a woman-led enterprise with a vision to bring ethically sourced, handcrafted, and artisan-made home and lifestyle goods to retailers around the globe. They are a design-first company incorporating time-honored production techniques from India, collaborating with micro-enterprises, urban entrepreneurs, and women artisans to bring their products to life. With offices in India, the Casa Amarosa production team is able to personally visit vendors to ensure their values of quality craftsmanship and ethical production are met.
STUDIO GRUN
Studio Grun crafts jewelry handmade in the USA using sterling silver, 18K gold plated recycled brass, and natural gemstones, inspired by the adventurer’s spirit, travel, and the pursuit of constant discovery. Studio Grun jewelry is designed for those who believe that the road less traveled is always the best road to take.
CARE BY ME
CARE BY ME is a style that embraces the Nordic lifestyle and culture of minimalism. They are women-owned, helping women. The designs are created from three core demands: social sustainability, high quality natural materials, and excellent craftsmanship. Take a large step away from the culture fast-fashion and enter the world of CARE BY ME.
PUBLIC STONEWARE
Brooklyn-based ceramic artist Ginny Redgate founded Public Stoneware in 2020, at the outset of the pandemic, with the intention to connect makers with those seeking a more conscious lifestyle. She is passionate about organic materials and creating vessels that inspire memorable cooking, dining, and sharing experiences. Organic forms, the simple and understated nature of Scandinavian and Japanese styles, and the feel, history, and culture surrounding clay itself are the inspirations behind Public Stoneware’s goods.
INTIEARTH
Intiearth offers Peruvian goods, crafted by hand and curated for home. Honoring the beauty of Peru’s indigenous materials and traditional techniques, Intiearth’s collections are crafted with artisan partnerships and fair trade workshops. They are devoted to preserving centuries-old techniques while endeavoring to tread as lightly as possible on Mother Earth.
