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Peel, a series of interesting installations by Turkish born artist Mehmet Ali Uysal.

Peel by Mehmet Ali Uysal

Peel by Mehmet Ali Uysal

Peel by Mehmet Ali Uysal

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Hand-made Ceramics by Tortus Copenhagen.

Tortus is dedicated to the modern adaptation of traditional and time-tested making methods with the goal of creating vessels of a timeless quality and beauty. The Tortus studio is an oasis for craftsmanship in the middle of a fast moving world where hand-crafting often struggles to keep up. The production is based on a seamless dialogue between design and hand-work. The ever-evolving manufacturing of ceramics rich in form, color and texture makes each encounter with Tortus something unique.

Hand-made Ceramics by Tortus Copenhagen

Hand-made Ceramics by Tortus Copenhagen

Hand-made Ceramics by Tortus Copenhagen

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Javier Arcos Pitarque makes some superb vintage and recycled robots. Beautiful.

Recycled Robots by Javier Arcos Pitarque

Recycled Robots by Javier Arcos Pitarque

Recycled Robots by Javier Arcos Pitarque

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Javier Arcos Pitarque

Javier Arcos Pitarque

Javier Arcos Pitarque

Javier Arcos Pitarque

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Hardwood Gems by artist and designer Haley Ann Robinson. Made me look.

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Haley Ann Robinson

Haley Ann Robinson

Haley Ann Robinson

Haley Ann Robinson’s Hardwood Gems

Haley Ann Robinson’s Hardwood Gems

Haley Ann Robinson’s Hardwood Gems

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Ricettario: A Balanced Diet is a series of playful sculptures. A collaboration between Italian stylist Elena Mora and photographer Karsten Wegenerto and a visual reminder to keep a healthy diet. Nice.

(via My Modern Met)

Ricettario - Balanced Diet Sculptures

Ricettario - Balanced Diet Sculptures

Ricettario - Balanced Diet Sculptures

Ricettario - Balanced Diet Sculptures

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New and unbelievable handmade miniature food sculptures by Israeli artist Shay Aaron. Available as jewellery here.

Miniature Food Sculptures

Miniature Food Sculptures

Miniature Food Sculptures

Miniature Food Sculptures

Miniature Food Sculptures

Miniature Food Sculptures

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The CHAI Collection from Nikita Bhate.

The project CHAI  is based on the concept of Identity, which developed from routine moments in the life of the common man in India. The project is inspired from the Roadside tea culture and aims at translating the austere reality into a beautiful culture.

The CHAI collection is designed by further developing the original idea of dexterity, consciously connecting the body and mind. Made in pure white Porcelain, it consists of pots for Tea, milk, sugar, 6 Tea Cups which ensemble simple colorful patterns inspired from various cultural design practices in India.

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