Reviews

A reusable food wrap can be practical without looking purely utilitarian. Danish beeswax food wraps with floral prints bring colour, texture and a small sense…

A beautiful knitting tool can change the feel of an entire project. For someone who enjoys making socks, jumpers or delicate baby clothes, a circular needle…

Copenhagen is an excellent city for finding a vase with a point of view. The best pieces are often made in small studios, finished by hand, and designed to…

A Danish wool throw blanket in a herringbone pattern brings together warmth, texture and quiet visual rhythm. The familiar V-shaped weave has a practical…

A small lamp can change the mood of a room without demanding much attention. It may sit beside a bed, soften a reading corner or bring a little warmth to a…

A botanical tea towel is a small souvenir with a surprisingly large sense of place. In Copenhagen, the familiar kitchen cloth is treated as part of the home…

A well-designed writing surface can change the feel of an ordinary desk. Danish inclined writing boards bring a small, thoughtful adjustment to handwriting,…

A calligrapher’s desk is a place where useful tools can also feel beautifully ceremonial. A small Danish metal nib set, paired with a well-shaped ink pot,…

A handmade object carries a story that a boxed product rarely can. For an Australian recipient, a beginner-friendly woodworking class in Denmark offers the…

A small terracotta watering spike can solve a surprisingly awkward holiday problem: how to keep a favourite houseplant hydrated while its owner is away. Made…