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The Slow Design Shop was created to celebrate the art of the process that is slow, thoughtful and socially aware.
This denim bag is an inspired replica of a bag I bought in India years ago, that accompanied me for many summers over the past 20 years. I asked my friend Chandana to recreate it in blue denim, and here it is! Its super functional, with 2 added inside pockets, it's my perfect summer bag! -Robin Renzi
This 100% blue denim cotton bag is entirely hand stitched in the Kantha - hand stitching technique. Hand made by talented craftswomen in India. Limited Edition
This bag measures 9" x 13" x 9" , and has a 40" strap. The inside zipper pocket measures 10.5" x 9" .
This limited edition denim bag is an inspired replica of a fine cotton bag I bought in India years ago. That bag accompanied me for over 20 years, until it finally wore out. I asked my friend Chandana to recreate it in a durable, more saturated denim, she embellished it with beautiful hand stitching and here it is! -Designer, Robin Renzi
This versatile shoulder bag is made of 100% cotton denim and is entirely hand sewn in the Kantha - hand stitching technique by talented craftswomen in India. It is as much about minimizing waste globally as it is about de-cluttering our daily lives. You may find that this is the only bag you need. Fill it at market, hoist it over your shoulder for an escape, or let it hang loosely by your side cradling only the essentials of joy. With love this faithful companion is slung around your shoulder, lightening the load so you can feel like your walking on air!
The bag opening is 19" x 19" and the bottom is 19" x 9.5". It is 12" tall and has a 32" strap from left to right, the strap width is 4.25" and naturally folds in half when worn.
Coconut Oil is an amazing moisturizer, hair de-frizzer, teeth whitener, makeup remover and so much more, but this little miracle oil has one sassy soul! One minute it’s hard like butter, the next flowing like water. That’s why with an unconditional love for coconut oil’s natural tendency to react to varying temperatures, Conscious Coconut supports its “mood swings”, with smart and safe packaging ready for travel! Created with love, this fabulous brand offers a pure product in packaging free of all artificial ingredients and they wouldn’t dream of touching an animal in the process! That’s why our skin and our suitcase loves Conscious Coconut Oil ! 100% USDA Organic, Fair Trade Certified™, Virgin, Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil.
Available in a 3.4 oz. Tube
Aloha! …Love, compassion, sympathy and kindness. These 4 truths are the core beliefs in mind when walking or surfing through life. It is said a good surfing practice can elevate ones physical and spiritual senses. With these beliefs, we believe it can even expand one’s mind. These shirts were made with the belief of connecting our physical and spiritual selves, to create a sense of self that is balanced like a surfer on a wave. This RDOsurf short sleeve crew neck has a contemporary fit, with a slimmer cut and softer than soft fabric. Created with the surfer in mind their t-shirts are super soft, made from sustainable organic viscose bamboo and organic cotton, and are manufactured in a small family owned factory in China. Designed and screen printed in New York, using natural dyes and minimum runoffs they are carbon free and Organic Trade certified.
Made of 70% organic viscose bamboo, 30% organic cotton.
Sizes are slim-cut contemporary fit available in medium, large and extra large.
“The Sun’s rim dips; the stars rush out; at one stride comes the dark; With far-heard whisper, o’er the sea, off shot the spectre-bark.” -Samuel Taylor Coleridge
This design is inspired by the energy of the sun, and the calm felt as it dips below the horizon to seal the day. This short sleeve crew neck has a contemporary fit, with a slimmer cut and softer than soft fabric. RDOsurf was created with the surfer in mind. Their t-shirts are super soft, made from sustainable organic viscose bamboo and organic cotton, and are manufactured in a small family owned factory in China. They are carbon free and Organic Trade certified. We design and screen print in New York, using natural dyes and minimum runoffs.
Made of 70% organic viscose bamboo, 30% organic cotton.
Sizes are unisex available in medium, large and extra large.
Exotic notes of jasmine, lavender, and bright mandarin create an olfactory experience reminiscent of a freshly picked bouquet of wildflowers. Housed in a cocktail tumbler, this artisanal concoction is sure to send the romantic in us all, off into daydreams and out into the world with an insatiable glow, inspired to act with love in simple everyday moments.
Made by Brooklyn Candle Studio from 100% soy wax, derived from American-grown soy beans, with a lead-free cotton braided wick, and fine perfume and essential oils sourced from around the world for an eco-friendly and clean burning candle. Burns for 50 hours with No phthalates, dyes, or preservatives and 100% vegan and cruelty-free.
Volume: 7.5 oz
Vessel Dimensions: 3" d x 3.5" h
Box Dimensions: 3.3" x 3.3" x 3.7"
Burn time: Up to 50 hours
RDOsurf was created with the surfer in mind.
“Growing up in Rio in the 70's, life was very simple. There were about three companies making surf trunks and we all wore them. From time to time someone would show up with the latest import or a home-made style to spice it up”- Ricardo de Oliveira
These trunks are made with a high-performance material, that is fast drying and practically weightless. Breathable nylon fabric is engineered to look and feel like cotton. They are durable and water repellent with SPF 50. Whether you are a surfer, a bather or a picnic warrior, these surf trunks will make you look sharp.…guaranteed.
“Leroy"
The Leroy style is named after Leroy Grannis, the great surf photographer. These surf trunks are sparce and casual, stripped down to their most fundamental features.
With a single color panel of luminous Maya Blue, an inside waistband in Navy, a flat-lying 3 coconut button fly closure, and a self-draining back patch pocket with key loop and inside contrast flap, the inseam is 5” and out seam is 15.25”.
RDOsurf was created with the surfer in mind.
“Growing up in Rio in the 70's, life was very simple. There were about three companies making surf trunks and we all wore them. From time to time someone would show up with the latest import or a home-made style to spice it up”- Ricardo de Oliveira
These trunks are made with a high-performance material, that is fast drying and practically weightless. Breathable nylon fabric is engineered to look and feel like cotton. They are durable and water repellent with SPF 50. Whether you are a surfer, a bather or a picnic warrior, these surf trunks will make you look sharp.…guaranteed.
"The Monochrome"
The monochrome borrow it’s name from the modern painting tradition, …they are an elusive path to spiritual purity. These surf trunks are spare and casual, stripped down to their most fundamental features.
With a single color panel of a crisp Grass green, a flat-lying 3 coconut button fly closure, and a self-draining back patch pocket with key loop and inside contrast flap, the inseam is 5” and out seam is 15.25”.
The Right Turning Conch symbolizes the fame of the Buddha's teachings, which spread in all directions like the sounds of the conch trumpet. As one of the oldest ritual objects, it stood for femininity and as a musical offering. This Whelk shell is another kind of large mollusk that we have electroformed in fine silver, capturing incredible detail from the spire, and over whole body, to the end of the stalk. The aperture and inner lip of the Whelk is left untouched, exposing the natural enamel that spirals into the heart of this delicate yet powerful shell. They are mystical and ritual, engaging all the senses with a childlike whimsy. We honor the object, while preserving the wonder.
Like a silver platter holding your small treasures, this artifact plays with the imagination by manipulating scale and material. Artists represent and subvert objects; from the still lifes of Cézanne, to the radical gestures of Duchamp, and the poetics of Man Ray, the inanimate has gained a new role in society. We stage and alter them into cultural artifacts that hold a mirror up to our own personal mythologies. Our Objects from the Natural World are inanimate, yet possess the feeling and essence of life, a beautiful contradiction. This shell is a surreal artifact of shallow seas and distant shores, living its second life in your home. The inside has been transformed by adding 99% fine silver through the process of electroforming, while the underside exposes the naturally vibrant drapery of the shell, which varies in color from shell to shell. The shell measures 5.5 x 5.25 x 1.25 inches.
Our Objects from the Natural World are inanimate, yet possess the feeling and essence of life, a beautiful contradiction. A dazzling display of colors and texture characterize these big beauties. Serving as a bowl to hold all your small treasures, they are also as a place for reflection and fantasy, like a miniature deep sea garden. One side is covered in 99.9% fine silver through the unique technique of electroforming while the other exposes the natural pearlescent of each shell. They range in size from 4”x 6” to 5”x7” and are roughly 1 ½” to 2 ½” deep. Each Abalone Shell comes with a bundle of ceremonial palo santo sticks. “Smudging” is practiced by First Nations and Native Americans to cleanse and purify spaces. This instrument of ceremonies has been embraced by modern spiritual groups and individuals for many reasons. Its sensuous and grounding aroma, draws our attention to the spaces we live in. These two objects together honor the home we have built, and a home given to us, the natural world beyond these walls. Rest the smudge stick in this abalone shell, letting it rest and release.
Artists represent and subvert objects; from the still lifes of Cézanne, to the radical gestures of Duchamp, and the poetics of Man Ray, the inanimate has gained a new role in society. We stage and alter them into cultural artifacts that hold a mirror up to our own personal mythologies. Our Objects from the Natural World are inanimate, yet possess the feeling and essence of life, a beautiful contradiction. Our feathers unify the sky with the land, they are mystical and ritual, engaging the senses- a meditation on love. They fool us with a duality of delicacy and strength, teaching us to honor both. While cradling them, we soar between heavenly and earthly spheres elevating us with their uncanny beauty. Along the quill this silver feather is engraved with the tender adieu: “ With love…” in cursive lettering. Our Wild Turkey feather measures 12 inches long from tip to tip and 2 inches wide and is covered in 99.9% fine silver through the unique technique of electroforming. This object remains light as a feather.
Our “She sells seashells by the seashore” scallop shell is a surreal artifact of summers spent along the shoreline. With a childlike whimsy, we honor the object while preserving the wonder and beauty of the raw earthen form; like a silver platter holding your small treasures, this artifact plays with the imagination by manipulating scale and material. The inside has been transformed by adding 99% fine silver through the process of electroforming, while the underside exposes the naturally vibrant drapery of the shell. Engraved with the schoolyard tongue twister this shell measures 5.5 x 5.25 x 1.25 inches.
The Right Turning Conch symbolizes the fame of the Buddha's teachings, which spread in all directions like the sounds of the conch trumpet. As one of the oldest ritual objects, it stood for femininity and as a musical offering. Our Conch shells have been electroformed in fine silver, capturing incredible detail from the spire, across the crown, and over whole body, to the end of the stalk. The aperture and inner lip of the Conch is left untouched, exposing the natural pink enamel that spirals into the heart of this powerful shell. They are mystical and ritual, engaging all the senses with a childlike whimsy. We honor the object, while preserving the wonder. The conch shell measures between 7 x 7 x 4.5 inches.
The world will change when our girls and our women are educated.” -Maggie Doyne
Amazing things happen when women come together and support each other. That is the core premise – and promise – of the Kopila Valley Women’s Center. We strongly believe in these core values, and are thrilled to partner with The BlinkNow Foundation to offer these one of a kind gifts. These shawls were handmade by women artisans in Nepal at the Kopila Valley Women’s Center. Every shawl is made with fabric from their own looms or from fabrics purchased from the local market, which produces one-of-a-kind variations and makes them uniquely charming. Purchasing this shawl helps provide a dignified job opportunity to female artisans in rural Nepal. These women are inspiring the next generation by showing them that skills and education are the best way to break down social and economic barriers.
The Kopila Valley Women's Center was started in 2013 by the BlinkNow Foundation. Troubled by how hard women had to struggle to earn a living and feed their families, founder Maggie Doyne created a women's empowerment program in Surkhet, Nepal where local women convened to learn job skills, increase their literacy, receive counseling services, and support one another. The Women's Center expanded in 2014 to include a retail shop. When women are educated and empowered, only then can we make steps to alleviate poverty, find gender equality, and foster a thriving community.
For more information regarding the foundation and center please visit: blinknow.or
Colors: Teal and Cream Stripe
Fabric: 50% wool/50% cotton
Size: 77" X 34.5"
The world will change when our girls and our women are educated.” -Maggie Doyne
Amazing things happen when women come together and support each other. That is the core premise – and promise – of the Kopila Valley Women’s Center. We strongly believe in these core values, and are thrilled to partner with The BlinkNow Foundation to offer these one of a kind gifts. These shawls were handmade by women artisans in Nepal at the Kopila Valley Women’s Center. Every shawl is made with fabric from their own looms or from fabrics purchased from the local market, which produces one-of-a-kind variations and makes them uniquely charming. Purchasing this shawl helps provide a dignified job opportunity to female artisans in rural Nepal. These women are inspiring the next generation by showing them that skills and education are the best way to break down social and economic barriers.
The Kopila Valley Women's Center was started in 2013 by the BlinkNow Foundation. Troubled by how hard women had to struggle to earn a living and feed their families, founder Maggie Doyne created a women's empowerment program in Surkhet, Nepal where local women convened to learn job skills, increase their literacy, receive counseling services, and support one another. The Women's Center expanded in 2014 to include a retail shop. When women are educated and empowered, only then can we make steps to alleviate poverty, find gender equality, and foster a thriving community.
For more information regarding the foundation and center please visit: blinknow.or
Color: Cream with Grey Stripes and Cream Fringe
Fabric: 50% wool/50% cotton
Size: 77" X 34.5"
Environmental consciousness is higher than ever, but we still have a lot of work to do! Among the countless symptoms of climate change, we strive to make habitat loss an artifact of the tragic past! Our friend Ken Habarta, has created and illustrated Welcome to the Jungle, a coloring book that brings together the meditative creativity of coloring, with real images of wildlife coping in urban settings. These 20 black-and-white scenes highlight one of the greatest threats to wildlife: urban sprawl, and provide us city dwellers an opportunity to make a difference. Let’s educate our generation, and inspire the next to create a better life on earth for all creatures! Proceeds from each sale benefit organizations protecting and advocating for the future of wildlife: Friends of the Earth, The Wilderness Society, and EarthJustice.
This handmade custom designed red leather weekend bag, is inspired by an il Bisonte bag I have had for years and years, that has only gotten better with age, until recently when it was introduced to a magic marker. So this is my new weekend bag, a collaboration with my neighbor Erkki Engso on Mulberry Street. I think of all the memories of that bag and where it has traveled. Where will this bag take you? No wheels ... so pack light. Made in NYC on Mulberry Street.
Born to a family of tailors, blacksmiths and cobblers, Erkki was raised in Hiiumaa, a small island in the Baltic Sea. For a more artistic and efficient design process each piece is hand-sculpted out of a single piece of leather, with minimal knife strokes and waste created entirely without machines. Using only natural vegetable-tanned, high quality leather, minimal seams ensure great durability. One-of-a-Kind
The bag is 20"l x 10"w x 15"h, and has 22" straps. The inside pocket is 9" x 10"
Production for bag takes 6-8 weeks.
