The Story of the Canoe Vessel
How to create sensual, langorous expression in the form of a bowl used for entertaining or admiring? It was Charles Eames who […]
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Ikebana by Naomi
Watching Naomi Daimaru create an Ikebana floral arrangement elicits an immediate appreciation for nature. Working in reflective silence and taking the time
Kodo – Japanese Way of Incense
The smoke Is now making The first sky of the year. — Issa This Haiku poem is a beautiful reminder of another
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A Meeting of Two Artists – Alexander Lamont and Astrid Dahl
As we prepared this blog entry we learned that the wall sconce from our new Black Orchid collection is featured in the
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Galuchat and Le Galuchat – Books that Opened the Door
Galuchat is the French word for Shagreen. Shagreen/galuchat is the name used only for those things that have been covered with raw
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Japan – A Materialist’s Dream
Japan seduces the ‘materialist’ with a gorgeous palette of textures and patterns and tones. The Japanese celebration and reverence for nature through
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The Art of Eggshell Inlay
Eggshell has been an obsession of mine recently. It is the strongest and yet most delicate material. The work itself is satisfying
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A Blog is Born
I am very pleased to let you know that the ‘Alexander Lamont’ Blog is being launched today. The company is now almost
Working with Bronze
Strong, yet flexible, bronze is a sculptural material that has been employed in the decorative arts of Europe, Africa and Asia for
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Cornish Light
Cornwall embodies a certain dream of England; this small island, so famous for its rain and low leaden skies. Cornwall is the