AXS Geodesic Dome Incense Burner | Los Angeles (USA)

This hand built ceramic incense burner is by Los Angeles based RS Handmade for AXS Folk Technology. The ceramic work of art has been custom made to sit gracefully with AXS Folk Technology's conceptual collection that draws inspiration from the past, present, commune life and the Bay Area in the 1960s.

Read more at AXS Folk Technology

Siwa Series by ONAO Co. | Yamanashi (JAP)

Japanese paper (washi) manufacture ONAO Co. sits in the town of Ichikawamisato in Japan's Yamanashi prefecture, a place that boasts a century-old history of paper making. The Siwa Series (pictured) is the product of a collaboration between industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa and ONAO Co., born out of Fukasawa's admiration for Naoron, a strong and tear-resistant paper developed by the company.

The name SIWA is the reverse of characters in the word washi (wasi) as well as a word that means 'crinkle' in Japanese. The collection uses ONAO Co.'s sturdy Naoron as the primary material to create their well designed, everyday goods. Similarly to their leather goods, the washi products are individually crafted and above is a sample of our favourite everyday essentials including a money wallet, shopper bag, wine bag and string bound envelopes.

Available at ONAO Co.

Marathon Trail Trainers by Spalwart | Stockholm (SWE)

Stockholm based shoemaker Spalwart was born shortly after the company's founders found a vintage 1950s piece of machinary complete with moulds on a trip to Eastern Europe. Using traditional and contemporary modes of production, Stalwart have gained a loyal international following and are particularly popular in Japan.

By employing long forgotton traditional techniques to create truly unique products, the highlight of Spalwart's collection is their Marathon Trail sneaker. A stylish and graceful pair, the shoes are crafted from suede and airbag materials and feature rubber soles and heavy cotton laces.

Available at Spalwart.

The Outsiders: New Outdoor Creativity

The proliferation of outdoor and travel writing in recent years has signalled a yearning for untouched landscapes and the truly rural. Many urban environments are filled with inhabitants who fantasise about escaping uncompromising grid systems but are unable to satiate their thirst for the the wild. To bridge this gap, there is a new generation of outdoor explorers using urban design and creative thinking to navigate unruly terrains.

The Outsiders: New Outdoor Creativity by Gestalten explores the relationship between the urban creative and the outdoors and features interviews with leaders from across the outdoor sector that include Patagonia, Poler and Snow Peak. By considering travellers' needs in line with functional and aesthetically strong design, the brands and ideas presented in this book accommodate the demands of the urban dweller in an outdoor setting.

Complemented by an inspirational and rich selection of photography, The Outsiders, edited by Jeffrey Bowman, Sven Ehmann and Robert Klanten, includes insights from designers Geoff McFetridge and Groovisions, polar explorer Arved Fuchs, expedition paddler Mark Kalch and champion free-skier Ane Enderud. A recommended read for the curious explorer.

Available from Paper Cut.

Alden Indy Work Boot for The Bureau | Belfast (IRE)

Founded in 1884 by Charles H. Alden in Middleborough, Massachusetts, The Alden Shoe Company specialise in handcrafted men’s leather boots and dress shoes. In 2012, the American shoemaker collaborated with Belfast based clothier The Bureau and this relationship has produced some strong pieces, in particular this season's Indy Work Boot. Crafted with a beautiful snuff suede upper and a glover leather lining, this authentic work boot stands out for its timeless design and craftsmanship.

Available from The Bureau.