From Europe with Love 👀 November 24, 2024

Check out this backpack, tiny wooden bird, ping pong paddle, electric boat and hand-woven bag I discovered in the last 7 days...

Buonasera from Merano!

Fresh out of the oven and still sizzling 🔥 — welcome to this week’s drop of thoughtfully curated products from across Europe.

If you’re new: Every week, I share 5 unique finds. No fluff, just stuff worth knowing about.

Let’s dive in!

With love ☀️
Jakob

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© Gazzda

Tica Wooden Bird [🇧🇦]

Minimalism meets whimsy, straight from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Gazzda, known for their timeless furniture, also crafts small treasures like Tica—a beautifully carved wooden bird made from solid oak. Simple, elegant, and full of charm, it’s the perfect little addition to your desk. Meet Tica the bird

© YKRA

YKRA Backpacks [🇭🇺]

Retro vibes, handmade in Hungary. YKRA (pronounced “eek-rah”) takes inspiration from 1970s mountaineering gear to create colorful, durable backpacks. Perfect for urban exploring or hitting the trails. Plus, they’re all about sustainability and keeping it local. Check out YKRA!

© Super Smash

AS1 Paddle [🇨🇭🇸🇪]

"Ping pong paddles for design snobs"—with a mission like that, how could I leave them out? 😉 Swiss studio Super Smash elevates your game (and your style) with their AS1 paddle, a collaboration with Swedish artist and designer Andreas Samuelsson. Minimalist design meets pro-level performance, so you can smash in style. Shop the AS1 Paddle orcheck out their other artist collaborations.

© X Shore

X Shore Bowrider 1 [🇸🇪]

With spots like Lake Como cracking down on polluters, Swedish brand X Shore is ahead of the game. Their Bowrider 1, combines glass and carbon fiber with a modular design—think flexible seating, retractable awnings, and adjustable deck space. Fully electric and zero-emission, it’s eco-friendly cruising at its finest. Check out the Bowrider 1

© Rayas Collective

After Eight Basket [🇩🇪 | 🇸🇻]

Rayas Collective was founded by two sisters-in-law — one from Berlin, the other from San Salvador — on a mission to blend traditional craftsmanship with modern design. Their After Eight basket is handwoven in El Salvador from sustainable materials, featuring a striking green-and-black geometric pattern. It’s the perfect blend of style and practicality, whether you’re storing magazines, blankets, or just looking for a statement piece. Shop the After Eight Basket

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