PHOTOGRAPHY BY JUNICHI ITO
A Cozy
Icelandic
Bathroom
Crymogea Humpback Whale Poster
Naturalist Benedikt Gröndal completed this drawing for his book Animal Kingdom of Iceland in the late 19th century, but Reykjavík artbook publisher Crymogea only recently made it available in print form. $19, hafstore.is
Kosy Sheep Home Socks
Embrace the Nordic concept of hygge with these Icelandic sheep wool and felt slipper socks, crafted by local knitters. $96, kosysheep.com
Atlantic Leather Longwool Sheepskin
Icelandic sheep aren’t bred to achieve pure-colored wool, so these never-dyed hides are always one-of-a-kind. $110, alafoss.is
Angan Bath Salts
Iris Laxdal’s sustainable skin-care brand combines the ritual of geothermal bathing with ancient Arctic herbal remedies to create bath salts and scrubs that smell of birch, seaweed, moss, and thyme. Bath salts $36, anganskincare.com
54° Celsius Pyropets Dýri
As they melt, these Reykjavík-designed candles reveal metallic skeletons of creatures both real (reindeer) and mythical (dragons). $35, 54celsius.com
A Rustic Italian
Dining Room
Uashmama Spezzato Round Placemats
Although they have the look of leather, these placemats from Tuscany’s family-owned Uashmama are actually made from paper and can be cleaned with an easy wipe-down. $14, uashmama.com
Alessi Colombina Fish Salt Cellar
From a collection created for seafood lovers, this stainless steel vessel from Rome-based Studio Fuksas brings the sea (salt) to the table. $75, alessi.com
Mepra Fantasia Flatware
This bright flatware collection gets a dose of mid-century funkiness from its resin handles, which come in 28 colors that you can mix and match to fit any palate (or palette). Single pieces from $10, theluxuryartmepra.com
Bormioli Rocco Romantic Candy Water Glasses
Fidenza-based Bormioli Rocco has spent nearly two centuries perfecting simple designs such as these cheerful glasses. $14, bormiolirocco.com
Vietri Marina Minnows Salad Plate
These understated Tuscany-made plates are part of a collection that includes bowls and platters hand-painted with crabs, octopi, jellyfish, and swordfish. $46, vietri.com
An Artful Mexican Bedroom
Territory Oaxaca Jarro Basket
A group of female artists dyes natural palm fibers and hand-weaves these sturdy, all-purpose lidded baskets. From $42, shopterritorydesign.com
Bandido Studio BO Table Lamp
In collaboration with designer C. Núñez, Puebla-based Bandido Studio created this LED lamp, basing its shape on the way light interacts with surfaces in nature. $175, studioroca.com
Headplanter Chaparra Roja
Monterrey-based artists shape these red clay pots (ideal for holding succulents) by hand, meaning each face is unique. $19, headplanter.mx
Minna Barragán Pillow
The work of architect Luis Barragán inspires these accent pillows, which Minna makes in partnership with a Chiapas co-op. $190, minna-goods.com
The Citizenry La Cima Accent Rug
A co-op of 60 women weavers in Oaxaca takes about a week to craft each of these super-soft natural wool rugs, which also make great wall hangings. From $155, the-citizenry.com
A Bright
South African
Living Room
Vogel Design Nguni Head
Cape Town designer John Vogel’s hand-carved wooden wall hooks come in three sizes and are modeled on coastal South Africa’s indigenous Nguni cattle breed. From $55, sarzastore.com
Ashanti Design Baby BoriBori Bean Bag
Cape Town’s eco-minded Ashanti Design transforms landfill-bound T-shirt off-cuts into yarn, which is then woven to create these patterned bean bags. $135, ashantidesign.com
Dumela Crafts Zulu Ceramic Decor Pots
A local artisan makes these ostrich egg–like ceramic pots at his home in the KwaZulu-Natal province. $85, dumelacrafts.com
aLoveSupreme King Protea Cushion Cover
This hand-drawn pattern depicts South Africa’s national flower, the king protea, which is found only in the Cape Floristic Region. $20, alovesupreme.co.za
Mungo Juno Throw
Mungo Mill weaves this waffle-knit throw from 100 percent African–grown cotton. Visit the friendly flagship store in Plettenberg Bay, along the scenic coastal Garden Route. From $125, mungo.co.za
A Timeless Japanese Kitchen
Kamawanu Tenugui Towels
These rough-edged cotton towels have been a staple in Japanese kitchens for centuries, and this design doubly embraces tradition with a charming sake-cup pattern. $20, bykamawanu.jp
Koizumi Studio Kaico Tea Kettle
The maple knob, beechwood handle, and black enamel interior give this Tokyo-designed tea kettle a modern yet warm look. $150, nalatanalata.com
Ooya Seisakusho Copper Grater
The teeth of this crane-shaped utensil—which also comes in a cute turtle shape—are hand-chiseled and designed for grating root vegetables such as wasabi, ginger, and daikon. $40, shoptenzo.com
Miyabi Birchwood 8-Inch Gyutoh Knife
Handcrafted in the ancient samurai sword–making capital of Seki, this chef’s knife has a 100-layer steel blade and a Karelian birch handle. $300, miyabi-knives.com
Toiro Petite Donabe
Earthenware donabe pots are traditionally used for open-flame cooking. These mini versions—made with porous clay from the Iga area—modernize the design for everyday use, such as microwaving single servings. $36, toirokitchen.com
