MOJOWORKIN: This is a popular design of mine. It is made entirely of stacked plywood. This chair is as comfortable as they come. It seats you low to the ground and at a comfortable recline. This is an entirly original chair design. You won’t find it in a friends home unless it comes from my shop. These have shipped out as far as Dubai. That customer purchased six to form a sitting parlor. These are heavy chairs; about 25 lbs. They come in natural or ebony. They are finished... → Read the rest of this article
Erika Jurney
Erika Jurney is the founder of Try Handmade. She
loves the handmade and wants you to love it too.
It’s impossible not to get swept up in World Cup Fever, even if the sound of the Vuvuzela is hazardous to your health.
Hosting the 2010 World Cup is a tremendous accomplishment for this complex region, hopefully the excitement of the moment will continue to inspire economic growth and social change. The growth of the handmade industry is also taking root, with traditional African artistry becoming globally relevant. Enock Mpofu is a fine artist who grew up in public... → Read the rest of this article
Emily Anderson
Emily is the author of three books, mother of two small children, wife to one husband, and designer living in New York City. Emily also writes about the creative life, and her pursuit of all things that are good with style on her
blog.
I build and design rocking chairs, rocking ottomans, kids’ rockers, quilts and crib bedding. Custom orders are my focus, and many people send me their own fabrics and choose their own wood finishes, so the customer is always involved in the design process. This is much more exciting and rewarding than shopping at a big-box store!
How did you get started? Have you worked in other creative areas before the kind of work you’re doing now?
I started woodworking... → Read the rest of this article
Erika Jurney
Erika Jurney is the founder of Try Handmade. She
loves the handmade and wants you to love it too.
