Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Object Lesson: The Enduring Adirondack Day Pack Basket
The tradition of shouldering a basket dates back to early Native American times, and these days packs are woven in a number of wilderness pockets in the US and beyond. We decided to do some investigating and discovered a number of Adirondack basket weavers who create the packs the traditional meticulous way, out of local black ash, hand pounded, cut, and shaved into splints. They come in a range of sizes and shapes, all reinforced on the base with ash runners, and were traditionally made by wilderness guides and hikers themselves for toting everything from fishing rods and picnic gear to just-picked blueberries—DIY pack-weaving classes are regularly offered at workshops in the Adirondacks.
Five to Buy from Local Craftspeople
Above: Jonathan Kline of Black Ash Baskets in Trumansburg, New York, whose designs we spotlighted in Baskets as High Art, has a cult following and makes pack baskets to order in a range of sizes, with or without straps. Of his pack designs, he says: "Rims, handle, and skids are made of shagbark hickory that is split, carved, and bent to fit each individual basket. The basket itself is woven of heavy black ash splint. Like all my baskets, these strips are the annual growth layers that I pound and separate from the tree. I shave each strip to a smooth finish that is then beveled on the edges to make a tight weave."
Above: Adirondacks master craftsman Jamin Uticone apprenticed for six years under Jonathan Kline, and makes a range of finely crafted baskets detailed with bridal leather, including the Medium and Urban Pack shown above. Fun fact: Uticone's Urban Pack Basket is in the Smithsonian. See his work at Swamp Road Baskets; prices on request.
Above: The End of Summer Knapsack Basket, $75 on Etsy, is handwoven to order by Minnesota basket maker Claire Swanson.
Above L: Maine basket maker Fran Doonan is a "self-taught black ash basket maker," as she says. She teaches the art and produces limited-edition, artfully formed baskets. Above R: Stephen Zeh uses Maine brown ash, English bridle leather, shearling shoulder pads, and copper and brass fittings in his luxe pack baskets.
Above: The Birch Store in Keene Valley, New York, offers handmade backpacks in three sizes from Bud Ziolkowski and Sandy Muller of Clear Creek Weavers in Saranac Lake, New York. The couple also teaches workshops on basket making; visit the Adirondack Mountain Club for information.
Above: Vintage Adirondack pack baskets are available from a number of sources, including rustic antiques specialist Ralph Kylloe of the Adirondacks, and on eBay and Etsy—search Adirondack pack baskets, pack baskets, trapper baskets, and basket backpacks.
Read our Object Lesson on the companion to the pack baskets, the Adirondack Chair.
Go to Baskets & Bins for more of our favorite storage solutions.
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Remodelista New England Market Spotlight: Coral and Tusk
Building on decades of experience in the textile industry, Stephanie Housley, designer and owner of Coral & Tusk, has embarked on a new concept: fabric by the yard, available not just to the trade, but also to the general public.
In addition its signature embroidered designs, which feature narrative characters and natural motifs, the Coral and Tusk's new yardage also features the non-narrative, Wayfarer Collection. Characterized by bold striped, lattice and geometric patterns, this line is inspired by the native landscapes, traditions and crafts that Housley encounters on her travels.
To see the collection up close and personal, stop by Remodelista's first New England Market at Lekker, the weekend of November 14th and 15th.
Above: Reminiscent of Moroccan wedding blankets, Coral & Tusk's Berber Sequin fabric adds a subtle bit of sparkle to your home; $296 a yard. Next to this rest pillows in Berber Black on Ivory; $164.
Above: Portico Indigo Yardage features bits of gold and silver thread stitched onto a background of midnight blue; $328 a yard.
Above: A selection of Coral & Tusk's new pillow collection for fall featuring brightly stitched patterns onto 100 percent linen. Styles include Souk Ivory Lumbar pillow; $252, Berber Bright on Ivory; $294, and Portico on Ivory Lumber Pillow; $356.
Above: Yardage in Portico Bright, Portico Indigo, and Berber Sequin.
Above: Thousands of tiny stitches make up the patterns on Coral & Tusk's fabrics. A detail of Portico Indigo shows the fine quality of the embroidery.
Above: Scandi-inspired snowflakes adorn Coral & Tusk's Nordic Diamond Yardage; $172 a yard.
Above: A Herringbone Diamond Pillow; $132, and Navy Quill Lumbar Pillow; $196.
Above: Fabric yardage is also available in Coral & Tusk's signature patterns, inspired by the natural world, including their Pattern and Border Collections.
See more Coral & Tusk in Our Shopper's Diary.
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Steal This Look: A Star Chef's Scandi Kitchen
A few years ago Danish chef and author René Redzepi was just beginning to gain ground for his experimental restaurant in the Christianshaven neighborhood of Copenhagen. Today Redzepi is a household name; his cookbooks on the shelves of most kitchens, his plating expanding the boundaries of modern ingredients, and his Instagram account challenging the average brunch-goer's feed.
The star chef enlisted Garde Hvalsøe, three cabinetmakers and an architect working with Dinesen wood, to design and build out a custom family kitchen for an old house in Christianshaven. We once profiled the humble dining room in Redzepi's former flat and took note of a few things he kept during the move (Noma ceramics, an antique bench, dining chairs). Here is a look at the key elements of the chef's latest home kitchen.
Above: Glassware and Noma ceramics are seen in the open storage kitchen island.
Above: Redzepi requested a long kitchen cabinet and workspace along the window.
Above: Weathered brass fixtures blend quietly with oak countertops.
Above: Details of the cabinetmakers' work. A custom extractor range hood was built by Garde Hvalsøe.
Above: The kitchen opens out onto a light-filled dining area.
Kitchen
Above: The Induction Zone from Grand Cuisine by Electrolux Professional is an induction cooktop with a glass surface. Contact Grand Cuisine for pricing and availability.
Above: The Combination Oven accounts for cooking in dry and wet heat with the option of using a steam generator. Contact Grand Cuisine for pricing and availability.
Above: The Waterstone Fulton Suite Prep Faucet in blackened nickel is $1,115.20 at eFaucets. The faucet in Redzepi's kitchen is a custom darkened brass Fushion Square Faucet from Quooker which is available to purchase in polished or brushed chrome.
Above: A similar sink to the custom one in Redzepi's kitchen is the Burnished Brass Sink (LVQ034) from Officine Gullo in Florence, Italy. It has a brass edge and a drainer on the right side; $5,206.81 at Officine Gullo.
Above: The kitchen is built almost entirely of Garde Hvalsøe's Dinesen HeartOak wood. The long floorboards and countertops are created from a single plank for continuous grain patterns. Contact Dinesen for pricing and information.
Dining
Above: Black Uneven Ihada Pendant Lights are made from a special casting technique of Kobi brass. Contact Futagami for pricing and availability. For more on Futagami lighting see our post Accessories: Brass Fixtures by Ohji Masanori.
Above: BDDW's Walnut Slab Dining Table makes use of a live-edge slab of wood. Contact BDDW for pricing and availability. For more ideas see our post 12 Favorites: Live-Edge Tables in the Spirit of George Nakashima.
Above: A similar chair with a paper cord seat is Hans Wegner's Wishbone Chair with a black lacquered frame; $599 at Design Within Reach.
Above: Source an antique storage bench similar to this 19th century Swedish Bench from 1st Dibs; contact Dos Gallos for pricing information. For more ideas see our post 10 Easy Pieces: Modern Wooden Benches with Backs.
Accessories
Above: Sarah Kersten's handmade Mini Fermentation Crocks in black glaze are $180 each at March.
Above: Elektra Micro Casa Lever Espresso Machine; $1,349 at Kitchen Universe. For more see our post Appliances: Elektra Micro Casa Lever Espresso Machine.
Above: The Staub Cast-Iron Round Cocotte is Redzepi's stovetop pot of choice; $285 for the 5.5 quart size at Williams-Sonoma.
Above: The Staub Cast-Iron Mini Round Cocotte Set in Granite is $185 at Williams-Sonoma.
Above: Magnus Lundström's Black Mortar & Pestle is $120 for the large size at Food52.
Above: The McCoy Antique Brass Cube Sculpture of 3 is $168 at Pure Home.
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