Christopher Blank is the love child of husband and wife duo Luke (Christopher) Atkins and Veronica (Blank) Paiva. Their Melbourne-based, custom design studio is dedicated to creating functional, well-made furniture and homewares from sustainable timber. James hopped on the phone with the creative couple to hear their story and discuss why bespoke craftsmanship makes them, and workshop hounds Betty and Barberella, happy. Continue Reading…
We’ve become so accustomed to buying what’s available in stores or online, right off the shelf. It’s easy to forget that commissioning a piece from skilled local craftspeople is even an option. Most people would be surprised to learn just how many talented makers exist in our communities. Fred narrows down six reasons why you should consider buying bespoke furniture. Continue Reading…
Handkrafted is the virtual heart of an old-world trade where products were built to last. With the ultimate goal of creating an online marketplace to connect people with skilled craftspeople, the road to artisanal-matchmaking has had its ups and downs. Nine months since making the decision to start the business, Handkrafted’s founder Fred reflects on what’s been a whirlwind of a year and what drives him to keep going. Continue Reading…
