In May 2016, Lina Kanafani of Mint, Jenny Hier and Eva Schlechte of Studio Gutedort returned to Jordan to undertake a textiles workshop with the Iraq el Amir Women’s Cooperative Association. The goal was to add new ideas, techniques and designs to amplify their textile collection and work with them to extend their existing skills and experience in weaving.
Continue reading to find out more about the project, and see the beautiful results of their work.
Read MoreSpring Forms features work from over 50 designers carefully selected for their contribution to contemporary craft. The exhibition introduces innovative production techniques and reveals traditional methods enhanced by new creative approaches. Come and see!
To welcome the coming of spring we’re highlighting Smilow Design. Smilow Design continues a legacy of fine and timeless design. Working with regional craftsmen, the studio produces a collection of mid-century furniture originally designed by Mel Smilow, as well as its own line of accessories.
Continue reading to find out more about Smilow Design.
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Architecture and design studio, Nina Mair, is an interdisciplinary team of architects, designers, and artisans who ensure handicraft is at the heart of their projects. The studio’s designs are characterised by an understanding of materials, timeless design, functionality and sense of humour.
Continue reading to find out more about Nina Mair’s concrete table, featured at Mint as part of 2015’s Twisting Traditions exhibition for LDF, and the studio’s other projects.
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Owen Johnson is a Glass and Ceramic graduate from the Royal College of Art who creates work of abstract imagery and objects that re-imagine patterns, closely linked to abstract painting.
Owen appropriates existing decorative patterns and motifs, taking them through a process of material translation, by employing craft methods like the Murrini glass technique.
Continue reading to see more of Owen’s beautifully vibrant pieces.
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The plight of refugees is the crisis of our times. The unprecedented flight of men, women and children from the war in Syria has captured the world’s attention, while around the globe there are 20 million people seeking sanctuary from war and oppression, in search of a life worth living.
Esna Su, a recent graduate from Central Saint Martins and originally from the South of Turkey, has created a collection based on the struggles of Syrian refugees who have been forced to abandon their homes and flee the conflict, continuing their lives in small tents in refugee camps.
Continue reading to find out more about Esna’s work.
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Here at Mint we’re bringing some warmth to 2016 by highlighting our lovely collection by Chilean design studio, Bravo!
Bravo!, the Santiago design studio, specialise in marrying traditional Chilean carpentry techniques with contemporary style. Seeking innovation through simplicity and functionality, they create objects that are founded in traditional woodworking techniques, combined with the the use of the best available technologies.
Continue reading to see more of the La Familia collection.
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Since it’s founding in 1998, Mint has been proud to showcase the latest emerging talent. This year’s Twisting Tradition exhibition has featured jewellery designers, each pushing the boundaries of the craft in their own way.
Please continue reading to find out a little more about the designers and their work.
Read MoreOur photographer Inge Clemente was at Mint last week and captured some beautiful images of our ‘Light Reflections’ exhibition. Please continue on to see the current collection on display at Mint. If you have questions about any of the pieces shown please don’t hesitate to get in touch at info@mintshop.co.uk.
It’s been several weeks since LDF and we thought it was about time to rekindle those fond memories of Design Week. Please enjoy this short film made to celebrate Mint’s 2013 London Design Festival exhibition ‘Cabinets of Curiosity’ by Dan Joyce. If you continue reading you can also view some beautiful photographs of Mint during the show courtesy of Inge Clemente.
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