The new LOKALT line of housewares features expressive designs from Jordan, Thailand, and India.
This summer, IKEA is launching a vibrant new collection of handmade textiles and ceramics designed, inspired, and produced by regional artisans. Titled LOKALT, which translates to
locally, the collection will be a modern take on traditional handicraft, says Maria O’Brian, a creative leader at IKEA’s design headquarters.
Named after the Swedish word for
locally, LOKALT puts a modern spin on traditional handicrafts while creating better opportunities for vulnerable communities in Jordan, Thailand, and India.
Although IKEA is known globally for its subdued, factory-produced minimalism, the new collection adds to the company’s growing repertoire of handmade crafts that appear downright lively. The collection is full of quirky details: ceramics with a tribute to a Thai way to serve food; home textiles with glimpses of everyday life in Amman; and shapes inspired by the Indian he
State hurries GI registration Thung Kula Rong Hai hom mali rice was submitted for GI registration in China.
Thailand is speeding up registration of geographical indication (GI) products in four countries to prevent foreign sellers from claiming they make the products and helping to increase Thai exports during the pandemic this year.
GI is a certificate indicating goods with unique characteristics come from certain localities, provinces, regions or countries.
Applications for the registration have been sent to authorities in China, Japan, Vietnam and Malaysia, said Prayoth Benyasut, deputy chief of the Intellectual Property Department.
The products are Thung Kula Rong Hai hom mali rice, Pakpanang Tub Tim Siam pomelo and Phetchabun sweet tamarind in China; Doi Chaang and Doi Tung coffee as well as Huay Mon pineapple in Japan; Phetchabun sweet tamarind and Lamphun golden dried longan in Vietnam; and Thung Kula Rong Hai hom mali rice, Sangyod Muang P
IKEA
IKEA is known for its Scandinavia-centric designs, but in June the Swedish homewares giant is branching out with a new collection handmade by local artisans around the world. Called Lokalt and crafted by designers in India, Thailand, and Jordan, the line will comprise textiles, decor, and ceramics pieces as part of IKEA s social entrepreneur initiative, with the goal of creating long-term employment opportunities for marginalized communities.
“LOKALT is a collection with a modern and expressive take on traditional handicraft,” Maria O’Brian, creative leader at IKEA Range & Supply, said in a press statement. “It’s full of quirky details that tell stories from the places where the products are actually made. The ceramics are giving a tribute to the Thai way to serve food, there are glimpses of everyday life in Amman in the home textiles and expressive shapes inspired by the Indian heritage in cushion cover and rugs.”
Heritage along the tracks
Heritage along the tracks
In this first edition of our hop-on, hop-off series, Life explores cultural travel destinations along the BTS Green Line
published : 29 Apr 2021 at 04:00 The Erawan Museum celebrates first-class Thai craftsmanship.
Thanks to extensions of the rapid transit system, getting around Bangkok has become easier and more convenient than ever before.
The 3rd floor of Erawan Museum is designed to resemble Mount Meru.
The spiral nagalike staircases link Earth and heaven and are based on Buddhist belief.
The capital is currently connected with Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan to relieve traffic congestion and air pollution after several new elevated railway routes were added to the map.