AUGUST 2022

HOME & PROPERTY

In this age of consumerism, the focus of Layard Interiors reflects the old adage of British textile designerWilliamMorris: “Have nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” The collection encompasses handmade batik napery and hand-cast brass napkin rings, to “the best baskets in Singapore”, along with statement furniture pieces that make function and style paramount. Tara’s World Tara’s World brings a range of high-end Turkish tableware brands to the tropics. Explore porcelain dinner plates, serving sets, Turkish tea glasses as well as coffee cups and much more. All the items in the collections are reflections of Turkish lifestyle and culture, with blues, golden details and eye figures as features. In addition to the porcelain and glassware, the brand has introduced copper products that are handmade with love by coppersmiths in Eastern Turkey. By doing so, and by advocating the fine quality and unique craftsmanship of these artisans in Singapore, it’s helping to preserve a dying art that has been passed down through generations. Meraki Lily A curation of unique and elegant statement home décor and lifestyle products that embody both contemporary and classic styles, Meraki Lily grew from the love that founders Sukhveen and Kanchan have for decorating their homes and personal spaces; they’ve since extended their passion for aesthetics and design to conceptualising and stylising serveware. Each piece is meticulously handpicked to suit a myriad of living spaces, for clients with discerning tastes and aspirations. Black, white, gold and silver hues complemented by earth tones and occasional colourful patterns feature predominantly in their collections. The House of Lili Specialising in bone inlay and mother-of-pearl inlay homeware and furniture, The House of Lili’s pieces are made by hand by talented artisans in Northern India using age-old techniques passed down through generations. Utilising these traditional methods, the brand creates modern pieces for every home, updating its collection with every new season. In the current range, you’ll find bone inlay lamps, made in collaboration with The Lampshade House, whose stunning custom-made shades beautifully complement the bases. The team says it’s proud to be doing its part to keep these arts and crafts alive in the villages of North India, producing stunning items that will never date in your home.

Hankie Pankie Tables This brand was created to bring beauty to any tablescape, whether it be fun mealtimes for the kids or stylish dinner parties for friends. All the pieces are curated tastefully in a delicious array of patterns and colours to suit all tastes. Working with artisanal suppliers, Hankie Pankie designs high-quality, versatile and pretty table linens, mouth-blown glassware and divine ceramics to set the scene for all of those moments that fuel our lives – from family gatherings to festive celebrations, impromptu playdates to casual drinkies – and makes them all just a little bit more beautiful. Layard Interiors Looking for furniture, gifts and homewares that are perfect for tropical living? Design-driven and heart-focused, this collection is ethically and socially responsible. Featuring sustainably sourced materials, the items are handmade in small family-run businesses, using traditional techniques combined with classic contemporary European style to suit any interior both at home and abroad.

A Raft of Otters is at #03-102 Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road. araftofotters.com

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