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designboom shop's August 2026 drop: tactile objects from Iga-Yaki cups to gold rings

architecture-design · 2026-08-16

The designboom shop has introduced its curated collection for August 2026, showcasing design pieces that focus on natural textures and artisanal craftsmanship. Noteworthy items include the Iga-Yaki cup by Asemi Co., priced at $54, crafted from gaerome clay and finished with a hydrangea-hued glaze. The Gemring by GesineDoelle starts at $145, merging acrylic with traditional goldsmithing methods. Lawa Design's Twist Shelf, available for $329, is made from solid oak and features a unique 180-degree twist. Angular Moment offers Ara XS studs at $44, made from satin-finished stainless steel. Asemi Co. also offers a Hasami-Yaki cup starting at $30, hand-glazed in indigo. Additionally, Carla Morrison Fine Jewelry presents Organic Stacking Rings for $7,110, crafted from 18k gold and ethically sourced diamonds.

Key facts

  • The designboom shop's August 2026 drop features objects emphasizing raw texture, traditional craft, and material innovation.
  • Iga-Yaki cup by Asemi Co. is priced from $54 and made from gaerome clay with 1,200-year heritage in Japan's Mie prefecture.
  • Gemring by GesineDoelle starts at $145, combining acrylic with goldsmithing and CNC cutting.
  • Twist Shelf by Lawa Design costs $329 and features a 180-degree twist in solid oak, available in three finishes.
  • Ara XS studs by Angular Moment are $44 and made of satin-finished stainless steel, inspired by a macaw parrot.
  • Hasami-Yaki cup by Asemi Co. is from $30, hand-glazed in Hasami, Nagasaki, with indigo glaze.
  • Organic Stacking Rings by Carla Morrison Fine Jewelry are $7,110, in 18k gold with ethically sourced diamonds and recycled gold.
  • The drop includes ceramics, jewelry, and furniture, all highlighting the art of making.

Entities

Artists

  • Carla Morrison

Institutions

  • Asemi Co.
  • GesineDoelle
  • Lawa Design
  • Angular Moment
  • Carla Morrison Fine Jewelry
  • designboom shop

Locations

  • Japan
  • Mie prefecture
  • Hasami
  • Nagasaki

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