COOL HUNTING® - Handmade

Hand Knit Star Hat

Evan Orensten — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:40:57 +0000

This playful, abstract star pattern hat is hand knit with upcycled yarn in Peru by local artisans. Available in three colors, it will keep you warm while supporting the local community. It measures 10″ wide when measured flat, 8″ tall when measured with the fold, and unfolded is 12″ tall.

Leather Swing

Evan Orensten — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:17:40 +0000

A former tattoo artist and motorcycle enthusiast, Jay Teske found his way to making custom motorcycle seats. When he decided to pursue leather work full time his eye for detail and love of materials led to his simple, elegant and beautifully made leather accessories for the home. Working with American bridle leather and brass he creates pulls, knobs, railings, etc. There’s something about his indoor / outdoor leather swing, which couldn’t by simpler, that we can’t stop looking at. It’s as at home on the porch or backyard as in your bedroom, with beautiful brass details and nylon rope. All of his work is made by hand in his Kingston, NY studio.

Gasha 1.75

Josh Rubin — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:07:51 +0000

Based in Los Angeles, Japanese designer Mutsu creates clothes with a contemporary interpretation of traditional styles under brand name Prospective Flow. Within PF, Mutsu’s eponymous collection of art-forward items includes stunning hand-stitched pieces and leather accessories. Gasha 1.75 is like a scale model of their Gasha 12 giant leather skull bag and it’s designed to be used as a charm on its included strap that can attach to the big skull bag or any other.

Respoke Handcrafted Upcycled Footwear

Evan Orensten — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:15:01 +0000

Respoke makes footwear (and other products) from upcycled designer silk scarves (mostly Hermès, Gucci, Pucci, McQueen and Louis Vuitton). What started with espadrilles has expanded to include sneakers, wedges and mules. Because the source material is a scarf each shoe is unique, with some pairs offering nearly symmetrical designs and others a complimentary pairing of the source material’s pattern. The shoes are sustainably handmade in family-owned workshops in Spain using natural materials including jute and rubber; the silk is adhered with heat and stitching—no glue is needed. Left over material (along with recovered material from worn shoes) is then used by company co-founder Chris Bartick in his artworks ensuring that waste is kept to a minimum. Pricing starts at $295 and goes up to $745 based on shoe style and source material.

Imprint Intention Candles

Evan Orensten — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:29:37 +0000

Alpha (empowerment), Salt (cleansing), Jupiter (alignment) and Eros (sensuality)—each Imprint candle is formulated to help manifest your intentions or help you get into your vibe while meditating or entertaining. Each 10.5 oz candle is hand poured in a beautiful 12 oz old fashioned glass that, upon cleaning, can be used to lift your spirits in other ways. Available independently for $45 or as a set of all four for $170.

Handwoven Indigo Blanket

Evan Orensten — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:08:17 +0000

Beautiful hand woven items are made in Stephanie Seal Brow’s Hudson Valley workshop, including this indigo blanket. A nice, smooth hand feel results from the mix of Egyptian cotton with wool from Maine. The two halves of the blanket are joined together with a black band, and the hems are finished with a blanket stitch. It measures 56″ x 76″

Crystal Rattle

Evan Orensten — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:27:24 +0000

This simple yet elegant crystal rattle is handmade in Newburgh, NY; a collaboration between the spiritual healer Eileen O’Hare and creative glass studio The Third Rooom. Filled with crystal beads, the rattle emits a warm sound that can be used musically, or to used to move energy around you and your space. This is the “feminine” rattle, a “masculine” rattle is available to create a complimentary pair.

Cherry, Maple and Black Walnut Plaid End Grain Prep Board

Evan Orensten — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 20:06:55 +0000

Handmade in NY by woodworker Matthew Pastre, this beautiful prep board is 17 1/2″ long, 14″ wide, and nearly 2″ thick and has finger grips on both sides to move it easily. End grain cutting boards like this allow both for more interesting patterns, but also a better ability for the wood to heal itself from knife cuts. Matthew can further customize the board to include feet and juice grooves if desired. Other styles are available as are custom requests.

Smudge Tool

Evan Orensten — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 16:11:29 +0000

Designer Chris Martin’s brief was simple—design an incense holder that was “not too hippy”—and his industrial vibing Smudge Tool in galvanized yellow metal delivers on that brief. A flexible holder for incense and smudge sticks, it’s part of the brand’s Spiritual Sandbox collection.

Batch N.4 Loungewear Set

Evan Orensten — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:03:49 +0000

This Berlin-based family run business puts sustainability at the forefront of their brand and products, working with partners that provide fair wages, are in areas that predominately use clean energy, and use natural materials. Their newest lounge set in a peaceful green hue is oversized, loose fitting, 100% linen, Corozo nut (aka “vegetable ivory” buttons, gender neutral, limited edition, great for lounging and sleeping is a favorite. Other styles are available.

Price is in €