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Story by
anda
Published on August 28, 2008 in Spotlight |
Photo by ricochetstudio |
It's funny how while searching on Etsy, one item can inspire a 15-minute, winding, convoluted hunt for more. This morning I randomly came across this Sacrum Art Dress Recycled Vintage Slip by Toolgrrl; I was just captivated by the story behind it and how it was something further than a functional dress. So then I went to poke around Etsy for more pieces that were elaborate, storied, rich in texture, made with a unique technique or perhaps large scale. I found all these shops in the Luxury Gift Guide or by searching by price on Etsy (see this article for how to do it). Any of these are worthy of a collection or gallery. Enjoy!
Beautiful, traditional and complicated, these wrapping cloths are a product of contemporarystitches' theoretical research into motherhood. $630.
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Made from a kaleidoscope of recycled sweater bits, this little cow is "stuffed with love and a stone from the lovely shores of Lake Michigan for good wishes collected from my daughter to place inside his round belly." By cocoondesigns, $395.
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Ricochet Studio collaborates with artists from various disciplines to make limited edition ceramic objects. I've just discovered this shop, and it's really interesting and wonderful. $650.
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Sacrum Art Dress Recycled Vintage Slip
This dress inspired me to look for things that had a bit more to them than they seemed. By Toolgrrl, $900.
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There is something totally great about a big, faux bearskin rug. Get this guy in pink or some other unbearlike color, too! By fringecollection, $1,000.
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Micro Granny Square Poncho in Black
Afghan squares take on a new life as a sophisticated crochet poncho. By raghousenternational, $200.
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These are so amazing. They're flexible, made of PVC and hand-carved by the artist! By wearnoevil, $200.
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This scarf is gorgeous, but the process behind it makes it even more intriguing and lovely. By ecologicalartist, $200.
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Baby Block Pattern Copper Bowl
And finally, a deceptively simple-looking, hammered copper bowl by coreyackelmire, $300.
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| Tags | complex, elaborate, Etsy Finds, expensive, luxe, luxury, shopping, storied, textured |
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11 comments Login to add your own!
nosideup
I very much fancy wear no evil's pieces...
And it's so original...
dogties
nestingshop
these things are all so beautiful! i love the recycled sweater animals.
hullabalooboutique
Mh my, that dog bed is amazing. Does it come in people sizes?
robayre
I just got this email and this is hands down my favorite etsy find article! I feel these pieces really capture the spirit behind etsy and what draws me to it's shops. I hope to see more and more of these kind of finds featured. Thank you.
lanisvintage
swampmom
really interesting...however these works are way pricier than the average bear has in the bank. i guess i'm just cheap:)
raghousenternational
Gorgeous selections!! I am so happy to have been a part of this article and luxury gift guide. I really love that woven scarf up top!! Thanks Etsy!
Krystyna81
Leanimals dress is fabulous...and didn't she win the challenge last night on Project Runway? Her dress was phenominal!!!
I hope she mentions etsy in every interview LOL
MZahradnicek
I love this article. The process behind that amazing scarf if blowing my mind. I totally want the fantastic bear rug, and the bone china shelf is incredible as well. Great picks.
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This is amazing, amazing! I want to win the lottery now, so I can buy all those things (or even just one or two).
That bear rugs is genius!