London Craft Week 2021: What to Look Out For

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London Craft Week 2023 took place from October 4th to 10th and brought together over 250 designers, galleries, and brands presenting ceramics, textiles, metalwork, and woodwork. This year's event offered a variety of exciting exhibitions and installations, among which we've highlighted the most memorable. This event has become an important platform for creative professionals, allowing them to showcase their unique work and exchange ideas. London continues to be a hub for craft and design, highlighting innovative approaches and traditional techniques in art.

The "Outside In" exhibition at the Sarah Myerscough Gallery showcases amazing objects created by artists and designers using ancient organic materials. Here you'll find rice straw rugs, sisal light installations, and original console shelves crafted from oak and metal treated using the mokume gane technique. These pieces not only highlight the contemporary style of the interior but also demonstrate a harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary design approaches.

London-based designer Dharma Taylor has unveiled unique pieces for an exhibition at Paul Smith. Previously focused on textiles and menswear, she created solid oak furniture for London Craft Week in honor of her great-grandfather, a self-taught carpenter. One of the most notable pieces in the collection is the red "Harry" chair, which reflects the traditions and heritage of handcraft.

Wallpaper artist Natasha Maksimovich announced her new collection called Marble Tapestry. As part of this exhibition, a unique kimono, hand-crafted from marble wallpaper, is presented. This collection highlights Natasha’s skill and her ability to combine textile art with contemporary trends in interior design. Marble Tapestry will be a striking accent in any space and will attract the attention of art and design lovers.

Designer Brodie Neill of Design Tasmania uses timber from lakes to create unique furniture. The forest in the Pieman River Valley on the west coast of Tasmania was flooded in the 1980s due to the construction of a hydroelectric dam. Currently, Brodie Neill, a studio located in northeast London, is restoring this timber, turning it into stylish and sophisticated interior pieces. Using historic timber not only emphasizes environmental responsibility but also gives the furniture a unique character and history, making it sought after by connoisseurs of design solutions.