Hand-molded in a small foundry outside of Stockholm, the cup is cast in concrete mixed with a small amount of polymer for a stone material that has a smooth, matte finish. The brush is made of birch wood and treated with oil for longevity.
Founded in the 1900’s in Stockholm, Iris Hantverk produces high-quality handmade household items using techniques that date back to the 19th century. Enlisting the skills of top designers to conceptualize their products, they hire and support visually impaired craftspeople to create these meticulously assembled pieces and bring new meaning to the term 'hand-made'.
Iris Hantverk craftsman still draw every brush by hand and use natural materials almost exclusively. Backs and handles are made of birch, oak or beech. The bristles are made of various materials such as horsehair, goat hair, Tampico fiber (from plants unique to the semi-desert areas of northern Mexico) and piassava (bass) fiber, depending on their use.
Hand-molded in a small foundry outside of Stockholm, the cup is cast in concrete mixed with a small amount of polymer for a stone material that has a smooth, matte finish. The brush is made of birch wood and treated with oil for longevity.
Founded in the 1900’s in Stockholm, Iris Hantverk produces high-quality handmade household items using techniques that date back to the 19th century. Enlisting the skills of top designers to conceptualize their products, they hire and support visually impaired craftspeople to create these meticulously assembled pieces and bring new meaning to the term 'hand-made'.
Iris Hantverk craftsman still draw every brush by hand and use natural materials almost exclusively. Backs and handles are made of birch, oak or beech. The bristles are made of various materials such as horsehair, goat hair, Tampico fiber (from plants unique to the semi-desert areas of northern Mexico) and piassava (bass) fiber, depending on their use.