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Interwoven exhibition

Habitat are embracing weaving, hand-crafting and global influences in a big way for 2013. Their new Spring Sumer lookbook is a cheerful celebration of colourful hand-woven vessels and rattan furniture.

Simone Farresin and Andrea Trimarchi of Formafantasma have created a visual and tactile investigation into the diversity and origins of leather through a series of handmade stools, lights, vessels and tools with a pre-industrial aesthetic. Entitled Craftica, the series was initially conceived in collaboration with Fendi for Design Miami /Basel 2012 but will be shown at Gallery Libby Sellers in London from 1-28 February 2013

One of the best Christmas presents I received this year was this cuff bangle that Graham made for me. I was so touched that as well as making it himself he also created a photographic record of each step of the making process so that I could see exactly what he’d done.

During a home renovation project back in 2008 Chelsea Cefai was hunting around for some artwork for the walls when she came across some surface pattern designs at auction. An interest in the woman who designed them was sparked and, having worked in the museum and art gallery sector for many years, Chelsea realised the importance of preservation and of keeping collections together. She had a sudden urge to save them and so took the plunge and bought the entire collection.