Denna Jones In less than two weeks, COVER will be a featured media stand at New Designers 2013 - the exhibition for emerging design. Ever on the hunt for trends and new talent in carpet and textile designs, we are delighted to present the work of Jasveer Panesar who...
Textiles
PomPom Pouffe
These fun seating designs are the PomPom stool and the PomPom pouffe, made from recycled sari silk, and designed by Studio Avni, based in Mumbai. They are being sold by new green online marketplace Moorbi, which stocks a whole range of sustainable design including a...
Kiki van Eijk in ’s-Hertogenbosch
Kiki van Eijk and Joost van Bleiswijk graduated from the acclaimed Design Academy Eindhoven and since 2001 have shared a workshop in Eindhoven, working as independent designers. To mark the re-opening of The Het Noordbrabants Museum in 's-Hertogenbosch the duo have...
Rocio Moreno in Barcelona
The beautiful textiles made by Spanish designer Rocio Moreno are on display at the shop Azul Tierra in Barcelona until 30 June 2013.
Fine Cell Work London Show
It is perhaps bizarre to think that in prison across Britain there are male inmates passing a great deal of their stay stitching quilts, cushions, bags and gifts, but it is true and it is a fantastic endeavour. Thanks to the unique and brilliant Fine Cell Work, this...
Cockpit Arts Open Studios
London is full to brimming with talented artists and designers and there are few better places to view (and perhaps purchase) some of their brilliant designs than Cockpit Arts Studio, which has two venues – Holborn and the newer studios in Deptford. No doubt at least...
Colour from Amy Sia
Australian-born fashion designer Amy Sia arrived in London two years ago with the purpose of pursuing a career in textile print. Her latest collection of cushions is the perfect remedy for the current grey skies of London. Inspired by watercolour prints these bold,...
Mad Men series 6: luxe moderne or pop art modernity?
It's 1968 in the world of Mad Men. Or so say pundits speculating on the time jump for series six which debuts with a two hour special 7 April (US) and 10 April (UK). Your scribe is unable to watch since cable poached MM from BBC4, so no plot spoilers please....
Cat mug and Louisville Slugger: it’s COVER clean up day
Left hand: Everything Tastes Better with Cat Hair In It coffee mug. Right hand: Pro-Stock Lite Louisville Slugger. Soundscape: Mary Anne Hobbs. Your scribe is ready to open the vault door of the COVER blog archive and flip on the squirrel cage lightbulb. Unauthorised...