designboom shop drop: material, craft, and art of making
The designboom shop presents its next curated drop for August 2026, celebrating objects that honor raw texture, traditional craft, and material innovation. From century-old ceramic techniques to hand-worked precious metals and twisted hardwoods, the drop brings together a selection of design objects where the art of making takes center stage.
discover DESIGNBOOM SHOP drop highlights below:
Product: Iga-Yaki cup
Brand: Asemi Co.
Price: from $54
Fashioned from a dark, pebble-infused gaerome clay with a 1,200-year heritage in Japan’s Mie prefecture, the Iga-Yaki cup by Asemi Co. embraces the Wabi-Sabi philosophy of natural imperfection. Finished with a vivid hydrangea-colored glaze that transitions from bright blue to matte gray, each handmade piece yields a completely unique character, balanced by high heat resistance and exceptional durability.
Product: Gemring
Brand: GesineDoelle
Price: from $145
Bridging the gap between interior design materials and fine jewelry, studio GesineDoelle utilizes a high-performance acrylic paired with traditional goldsmithing techniques to create the Gemring. Precision CNC cutting shapes the geometric silhouette, which is then meticulously hand-polished to achieve a sculptural piece of wearable art with a distinct architectural presence.
Product: Twist Shelf
Brand: Lawa Design
Price: $329
Crafted from solid oak, the Twist Shelf by Lawa Design unites two distinct functions through a singular geometric gesture. A mind-bending 180-degree twist in the wood converts one section into a functional display shelf while transforming the adjoining surface into a hidden magnetic board — ideal for organizing kitchen knives or holding keys in an entryway. The design is available in natural, smoked, and black oiled oak finishes.
Product: Ara XS
Brand: Angular Moment
Price: $44
Taking visual cues from the abstracted silhouette of a macaw parrot, the Ara XS studs by Angular Moment translate organic forms into minimal, geometric jewelry. Rendered in satin-finished stainless steel, their compact size offers a subtle, playful statement designed for daily wear.
Product: Hasami-Yaki cup
Brand: Asemi Co.
Price: from $30
Crafted and hand-glazed in Hasami, Nagasaki, this special edition Hasami-Yaki porcelain cup is diagonally half-dipped into a rich Japanese indigo glaze. By leaving the lower section entirely unglazed, the design exposes the raw, remarkably smooth tactile quality of the exposed porcelain, offering a direct connection between the user and the raw material.
Organic Stacking Rings by Carla Morrison Fine Jewelry
Product: Organic Stacking Rings
Brand: Carla Morrison Fine Jewelry
Price: $7,110
Cast in 18k gold and individually hand-shaped by goldsmith Carla Morrison, this set of three Organic Stacking Rings features soft, fluid contours that reflect the natural qualities of molten metal. Each ring is flush-set with ethically sourced white diamonds, utilizing 100% recycled gold to harmonize fine craft with responsible production.
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