Gift Focus - Jul/Aug 2018 (Issue 108)

Wraptious has announced the new Splatter Lovebirds design by award- winning artist Katherine Williams. Made from super- soft vegan suede, this adorable owl design forms part of Katherine’s best-selling Splatter cushion range, with each piece lovingly hand-made in the UK. The cushions come complete with a fibre insert and measure 45cmx45cm. RRP £26. Also new from the company is A Bad Hair Day. This highland cow design is part of the bold new home accessory range by competition winner Adam Barsby. Adam’s brilliant animal portraits have been printed on to solid ceramic mugs and come complete with their own box. The mugs are all made in the UK, and the artists are paid for every sale. T: +44 (0)1614 302 310 W: wraptious.com Global Luxury Brands has a wide range of new pieces from De Rosa. Each one is hand-carved in a fine ceramic body before being fired, hand-painted and gilded. They are all works of art and testaments to the skills of both the modellers and skilled artisans at the studio in Uruguay. The new Abanico Cats are just some of the wonderful pieces for 2018. Joining them is a true example of the sculptors’ art, the Elephant, which is a limited-edition piece of superb quality. Slightly more accessible is the new range of piglets in a selection of inspiring colours. These wil be shown at Home & Gift. T: +44 (0)1538 807 780 W: globalluxurybrands.co.uk Frith Sculpture has added some 15 new additions to its collection for the Autumn/Winter season. New designs will be added to most of the ranges, including Cockapoos, Cats, Farmyard and Wild Animals, Dogs, Highland Cattle, Donkeys and more. All have been designed exclusively for Frith by its artists and are manufactured by hand in the West Country. Some of these will be fitted in with the successful new Miniature collection (MINIMA), which features exquisite small animals with a RRP of £25. T: +44 (0)1666 577 110 W: frithsculpture.co.uk Everyone needs a little inspiration and something different to brighten up the home. The John Beswick collection of vases and giftware from Dartington Crystal is a must for art lovers and any interior. With striking colours and designs inspired by famous works of art, any of these pieces would sit perfectly as a standalone item or as part of a group with other items from their individual collections or a mix of several artists with colours that tie together. The vases have uniquely sculptured top edges to give a point of difference with stunning interior colours that complement the exterior artwork. With a mixture of vases, tea lights, coasters, trinket boxes and pocket mirrors to choose from, there is something for everyone. And each one can be a functional item or a decorative piece within the home. T: +44 (0)1805 626 226 W: johnbeswick.co.uk 34 giftfocus home comforts

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