The Collector
In Conversation With
Ikuko Sasamura
By Slow Roads
"I use to teach calligraphy to elementary and middle school students while working as a writer" - Ikuko Sasamura
In Conversation With
Ben Noam
By Slow Roads
"Nature is my muse- I paint psychedelic landscapes, sculpt mushrooms and cast trees. I've never had a bad day in the great outdoors." - Ben Noam
In Conversation With
Emma Kohlmann
By Slow Roads
"I am inspired by the imperfection and simplicity of the natural world. Observing what is around you makes one realize there is a rhythm or pattern to it. Where I live, I feel the seasons so fiercely. I really appreciate that aspect of how I built my life." - Emma Kohlmann
In Conversation With
Nicole Hummel
By Slow Roads
"I feel deeply connected to the elements. I shape the earth using water, and use fire to finish the pieces. There is something deeply grounding, anchoring, and centering about working with these elements" - Nicole Hummel
Round Top, Texas
Heritage Campaign
Partnership with Oliver Peoples
Time-honored designs at Round Top, Texas imagined by Slow Roads featuring Oliver Peoples heritage styles. The origins of Oliver Peoples can be traced back to a truck of antique glasses discovered at an estate sale in the 1980s. Slow Roads pay homage to the brand’s history by showcasing the earliest vintage-inspired styles at one of the most prolific antique fairs.
In Conversation With
Amy Kim Keeler
By Kate Sullivan
We caught up with fiber artist Amy Kim Keeler at her home in the Mojave Desert. A nurse by trade, we learned that Amy’s process of hand stitching allows her to let go of the anticipation and diligence it takes to tend to the needs of others. The patterns and shapes she makes in her art are rhythmic meditations and a form of deep self care. - The collection curated by Slow Roads for Gallery, Spring 2023 featured nine original pieces created from 2019-2021.
In Conversation With
Victoria Morris
By Kate Sullivan
Victoria Morris describes her pottery practice in simple terms as “a ton of hard, physical labor.” What we gleaned from her work, and from our conversation with her, is that she’s a master craftsperson running a modern day family business. Over the last 30 years she has pushed herself diligently until specific forms and subtle, earthy colors have become second nature.
Spring Collection
Mingei, Mending & Repair
By Kate Sullivan
Our Spring Collection is inspired by nature, embracing wabi sabi sensibilities and grounded in earthy colors, rich textures and natural materials. The collection features vintage craft pieces from Japan, India and Morocco, highlighting the art of repair and mingei, showcasing techniques such as boro, sashiko and indigo dying. Found pieces are juxtaposed with Slow Roads Designs and Collaborations with renowned glass studios and one of a kind artworks by artists and friends.
Winter Warmth
Welcoming Guests
By Kate Sullivan
A wonderful mix of traditions and cultures meet this time of year. When styling our guest room, we talked at length about a seasonal refresh that doesn’t consign to a specific holiday. We’re also expecting family and friends well into the new year so we want to ensure the look lasts beyond the holiday season.
