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MEKKO
Mekko is the creation of a young Australian woman, Lyndelle Flintoft, who wanted to start a company that would reflect 10 amazing years of wandering the globe. Bewildered by life back in a developed country, Lyndelle pondered how she could make a difference in the world. That, combined with a desire to put her creative energies to good use, inspired Lyndelle to start her own design company. With a passion for gem stones and a history of designing jewellery, Lyndelle started selling her jewellery and it has since been showcased in some of Australia’s and New Zealand’s biggest galleries. It has also been seen on several celebrities over the years.
Two years after establishing her company Lyndelle went on a mad search for a handbag and, unable to find anything that took her fancy, she decided to design her own! This, in all its innocence, is where Mekko was born. This initial bag created a lot of interest and, after many comments on and orders for this one bag, Lyndelle set about designing the ultimate handbag range. Now, several years on, Lyndelle has road tested hundreds of bags and consulted many women about what they really want from their bags this information has enabled her to come up with 5 designs that are funky, practical and innovative.
In an ever changing world where people are becoming more consciously aware of what they are buying, Lyndelle also wanted to give her customers an option to traditional leather. Lyndelle travelled to Italy to research and source the world’s highest quality natural fibres and was amazed by the feel and longevity of the man made leather she came across. Lyndelle brought this incredible man made leather back to Australia and this is where she handcrafts her bags. Mekko’s leather bags are complemented by beautifully designed textiles.
A major reason for Lyndelle starting Mekko was to generate enough income and publicity to be able to put back into communities around the world. Mekko is proud to be a brand that is Australian made and designed and we hope that you support us in the eventual goal of helping to change the lives of people around the globe.
Greeting cards
Dennis Chapman
Smug Designs
Elk
Fine Jewellery
Ann Collins woven wraps
Local Glass Art
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Ceramics
KUMIKO HASIMOTO
My work embraces inspirations from many different cultures, and is often a fusion of two or more cultural influences. The pieces often take on a rather whimsical and sculptural form, yet still remaining functional.
It is my desire to bring pleasure to my audience as well as to myself.
Image below Kumiko Hasimoto teapot.
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Image below Lyndelle Flintoff Kai Kai Collections Cuff bangles
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FLORENCE BROADHURST BAGS
Signature Prints is a manufacturing company based in Sydney, Australia, specialising in the design and printing of premium textiles, wallpaper and limited edition art prints.
Our core market is the interior design and architectural industry, and our focus is aggressively directed toward the international market place. We have developed furnishing collections using Florence Broadhurst designs and collaborated with leading designers and artists, including Akira Isogawa and Robyn Caughlan, in the development of new collections.
We also have extensive libraries of contemporary and classic designs spanning over 50 years. Our furnishing consultants and colour specialists work closely with clients on all aspects of their projects, from the complexities of colour and design through to end-use applications.
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hand made masquade masks
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MIRIAM GRIBBLE JEWELLERY
“Creating contemporary jewellery provides me with a means of contemplation and expression, often drawing from personal experiences along the journey which has brought me to the present.”
“While the underlying intention of my work may be to challenge traditional boundaries of preciousness with the use of unlikely materials, on another level this allows me to use both the problem solving and playful approaches to design, thereby enjoying the process as much as the discovery of a final outcome.”
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