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Collaboration between indigenous weavers and a design company

The design company Koskela is collaborating with the Yolngu women of Elcho Island Arts in north-eastern Arnhem Land, in Australia?s Northern Territory to produce contemporary lampshades. As each artist has complete freedom to interpret the form, each light is a one off and therefore unique. http://yb.koskela.com.au/

26 February 2017 by lynnwood

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Street art from the 1800's in Havana

Wandering the narrow streets of Havana, Cuba we were surprised to see this mural showing life in the 1800's. This approx 300m2 mosaic mural on Mercaderes Street is made up of 52 panels that depict 67 outstanding figures in the history and the arts in Cuba. The artist of the mural is Andr?s Carrillo.

26 February 2017 by angel

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Dining

A spoon that cancels tremors

This electronic spoon helps people with Parkinson?s eat by making small movements to compensate for tremors. https://www.google.com.au/amp/www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2014/9/11/6135313/lift-labs-purchased-by-google-electronic-liftware-spoon

25 February 2017 by idealist

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Wellbeing

25 February 2017 by oliver

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A tree to remember you

The Bios Urn is made with 100% biodegradable materials and includes a special capsule which is a medium for the growth of a tree, when planted with the remains of your loved one. www.Urnabios.com

24 February 2017 by angel

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Dining

Waterproof cotton table mats

I bought these specially coated table mats in Paris recently and was surprised, when red wine was spilt on one, that it could be wiped off instantly at the table. https://www.le-jacquard-francais.com/table-linen/placemat/#/table-linen/placemat/shopby/100_coated_cotton_span_waterproof_stain_resistant_span/

23 February 2017 by lynnwood

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