Introducing Paper from KIN: Paper | Metal | Clay

Paper popping up, drawn on, etched into, cut, printed, creating worlds, protecting precious objects.

With laughter, whimsy and love.

     

   

   

   

Into the Woods

1. Wooden Planter Bunnies by Design Werkstatt
2. Klipspringer Cushion by Fairy Caravan, Cushion Cover by Skinny Laminx
3. Scalloped Gilt Studs by Smith Jewellery
4. Brass Circle Necklace by A Bird Named Frank
5. Flying Foxes iPad / Tablet Sleeve by the WREN design
6. Fox & Bunny Illustration by Intaglio Prints
7. Raw Oak Cheese Boards by MOKO
8. Wooden Bird Studs by Design Werkstatt, Bird Placemat by Handmade By Me
9. Mixed Metal Necklace by Forever Love
10. Hand-painted Brooch by Picnic Ceramics
11. Man and Pigeon Illustration by Patrick Latimer

Beautiful images from the WREN design

We have loved every one of the WREN design's recycled PPC Cement Bag products since we first met their papery splendour but, after the recent Tablet Sleeves photoshoot -we have to say- we are completely besotted. Wendren and her team borrowed some KIN items to complement the look and feel, and created a beautifully-expressed personality for each sleeve.

Have a look at some of the gorgeous compositions below and don't forget, you can buy the iPad and Tablet Sleeves online here :)

Brown Paper Laptop Sleeve by the WREN design, featuring : Fabric Calendar by Mochloco, Airship Illustration by Intaglio Prints, Wooden Bowls and Bird by MOKO

Bicycles iPad Sleeve by the WREN design, featuring white ceramic "paper" boats by Rebecca Townsend, illustrated postcards by Julia Mary Grey

Postscript iPad Mini Sleeves by the WREN design, featuring upcycled keyboard magnets by Recreate

Flying Foxes Tablet Sleeve by the WREN design, featuring : timber stands by JA!, framed owl illustration by Intaglio Prints

Follow the WREN design on Twitter here

All images shown here belong to the WREN design and may not be reproduced without permission.

Autumn Inspiration

1. Sterling Silver Fudge the Rabbit Pendant by Forever Love
2. "I hate the beach" Diorama by Flagg... 
3. Dippy Egg Board by Alice May
4. Block-printed Pouch by Henri Kuikens
5. Brass & Sterling Silver Leaf Pendants by Inge Marais Jewellery 
6. Bunny Pillow by Fairy Caravan
7. Fabric & Resin Studs by Patatie
8. Surebuild Laptop Bag by the WREN design
9. Thread Artwork by Molomimi
10. Upcycled Computer Keyboard Magnets by Recreate
11. Boston Terrier Illustration by Patrick Latimer
12. Wooden Rainbow by MOKO & Ceramic Bunnies by Chandler house

It's an Adventure!

1. Silver Kite Necklace by Offbeat Melody
2. James Cook Illustration by Patrick Latimer
3. Stacking Table Mountain by MOKO
4. Brass Africa Necklace by Eon Hoon
5. Thought Card by Simple Intrigue
6. Brass Arrow Earrings by Tessa J Kelly
7. Leather Earrings by White Rabbit Days on a Cushion Cover by Handmade by Me
8. Man in the Moon iPad Sleeve by the WREN design
9. Impossible Memory Illustration by Intaglio Prints
10. Silver, Brass & Clay Bead Bracelets by A Bird Named Frank
11. Life is Beautiful Tote Bag by Soil Design
12. Fabric & Resin Studs by Patatie and Resin Flower Studs by Chasteau de Balyon
13. Ceramic Bowls by Kate Rosenberg
14. Mini Ceramic Cars by Sootcookie Ceramics

This Fathers day, No more socks or jocks!

1. Wooden Bowtie by Tied Up, Ceramic Balaclava Bears by The Troll & Sootcookie, Big Five Lion Print by Patrick Latimer
2. Dippy Egg Board by Alice May Design
3. Darth Vader Print by Patrick Latimer
4. Triceratops Silver Tiepin by Eon Hoon
5. "Too cool for school" Charlie Brown by Nick Marcus
6. iPad Paper Sleeve by the Wren design
7. Skal Beer Glasses by Spookasem
8. Toy Soldier Cufflinks by Smith Jewellery
9. What to Watch Print by Alex Latimer
10. Leather KompaktII Wallets by Urban Africa, Owl & the Pussy Cat Laptop Sleeve by the WREN design
11. "Icarus" Tshirt by Mingo Lamberti
12. Beer Print by Jaco Haasbroek
13. Ceramic Bunny by Sootcookie
14. Ambigram Letterpress Print by judith+kevin
15. Buffalo Leather & Felt Journals by Wessel Snyman Creative
16. PPC Cement Laptop Bags by the WREN design

We're Celebrating World Earth Day 2014

1. Brass Vine Studs by Tessa J Kelly

2. Tealight Candle Shades by Sharon Boonzaier

3. Veld Cushion Cover by Fabric Nation

4. Brass Leaf Pendants by Inge Marais

5. Faceted Bird Houses by Moko

6. Letterpress Readynote by judith+kevin

7. Bicycles Tablet sleeve by the WREN design

8. Brass Boerboon Studs by Tessa J Kelly 

9. Africa Raw Oak Board by Moko

10. Strelitzia Pendant by Starbright Girl

11. Crochet Animal Toys by Chasteau de Balyon

12. Birdhouses by MOKO

13. Map of the World by Alex Latimer

KIN on Kloof Window Exhibition:
Bird houses by MOKO
Birds created by : Belinda Ormond, Chasteau de Balyon, Font and Heart, Gillian Fuller, Head On Design, Henri Kuikens, Inge Marais, Nick Marcus, Simple Intrigue, Skaapie

Thanks to Ed Basson & Roule le Roux for the gorgeous Tessa J Kelly images

Studio Sneak Peek - the WREN Design

A Sneak Peek? What's this? Chatting over tea at HQ one day, we were marvelling at how lucky we are to work with such an array of wonderful designers, and in doing so get to know them, their spaces, people and pets. Suddenly we thought, "We should share them!" and voila! we now have a spot on the blog for Studio Sneak Peeks!

After a year or so of searching for The Right Bag, Wendren Setzer decided the only way to have such a thing was to make one herself, and in the process ‘the WREN design‘ was born in 2008. To her, a bag should be simple, beautiful and practical, but should also have something more – a story of its own. The WREN design’s range of bags, laptop bags and sleeves is inspired by the vast possibilities of reclaimed materials and the interesting stories they bring with them.

She now has a team of talented seamstresses’ that contribute to the carefully considered design and quality of each item made. Her different materials form ranges - from antique linen once used to store grain, to cement bags, to Hessian coffee sacks - and proudly highlight the bag's origins and character.
Collaborating with PPC Cement to use their handsome reject sacks, her range of laptop bags has travelled all over the world - with happy owners testing their incredible strength and durability in varying climates. With the designer-illustrated sleeves, Wendren had the opportunity to collaborate with three of Cape Town’s finest, and the result is that each design holds a definite sense of identity.

Hardly pausing to regard her success, Wendren is constantly dreaming up new options and ideas. A visit to her brand new studio delighted us with inspiration boards packed full of designs, schemes and possibilities - even the air there seemed to hum with ideas waiting to be realised.

KIN, of course, stocks the WREN design at both Kloof Street and V&A, and also online at kinshop.co.za.

Visit the WREN design online
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Too Good to Waste

It's always inspiring to see different artists and designers teaming up to support each other and a cause. Keri Muller of Simple Intrigue and Wendren Setzer of The Wren Design are designers who have always focused on re-using materials that are often ignored and discarded but hold so much potential. From 30th Januray to the 9th February they are taking part in a wonderful exhibition in the Clocktower Mall at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. Too Good to Waste is the first project to exhibit in the newly-WDC2014-yellow Clocktower as part of the official program of events.

Africa Re-Invented, a sculpture from re-claimed books by Keri Muller

Highly durable PPC Laptop Bags from The Wren Design

As 2014 highlights, we have so much to be proud of in this city and exhibitions like this are a privilege and definitely worth a visit. If you are unsure of the lay of the land, here's a map to show you how to get from our KIN store in the Alfred Mall to the Clocktower Mall.

Both KIN on Kloof and KIN at V&A stock the work of these talented designers, and you can follow these links to take a peek at some of their beautiful pieces online at kinshop.co.za:

The Wren Design

Simple Intrigue