Zillpa coil rope homewares - and BrisStyle Mother's Day markets

Another great Mother's Day gift! One of my most exciting discoveries from the Eumundi Markets last weekend were these amazing coil rope bowls, bags, plant holders and other homewares from Queensland artisan Clare under her Zillpa label.

 

Clare hand-makes these gorgeous products by coiling cotton rope and stitching together with her industrial sewing machine. Not an easy task! The current collection includes nesting bowls, coasters, pot holders, plant hangers, three bag styles and key rings made-to-order. I'm in love with every piece, and can't wait to see Clare's new collection incorporating fabrics. Here's a sneak peek:

Totally gorgeous, don't you think? You can find Zillpa products in the online store as well as at markets and stockists around Australia.You will also find Zillpa at the always-inspiring BrisStyle Indie Markets this Saturday at Brisbane's newly refurbished City Hall from 9am-2pm, 11th May, 2013. (This new event is being held the 2nd Saturday of every month).

Images: Zillpa, bottom image by Yan Chen

My Wooden Heart screen-printed tea towels

Whenever I am at the Sunshine Coast, I scout the Eumundi Markets for fun up-and-coming designers. This trip, I loved the cheeky, hand screen-printed tea towels from Tewantin designers My Wooden Heart.

Spun Mud ceramics

The ceramics of Spun Mud artist Bec Lindemann caught my eye at the Eumundi Markets this morning. Dinnerware, vases and jewellery sat side-by-side embellished with Bec's own retro flower, tattoo and paisley designs.

It turns out that Bec and I have lots of shared friends in the QLD ceramics world. We chatted about the local handmade scene while I tried on adorable coral pink patterned rings.

Bec is based at Mothar Moutain on the Sunshine Coast where she throws each pot on the wheel (powered by solar energy) and decorates with original screenprinted transfers. Each piece is hand painted to finish and stamp bowls are pressed with hand-carved clay stamps. Pots are bisque fired and then gloss fired with a clear glaze to around 1240 degrees in Bec's gas kiln.

I'll be back to pick up some of Bec's lovely rings and I'm really tempted by the milk and sugar set. Love the Eumundi Markets - yet another great find.

You can find Spun Mud in the Etsy store and at the Eumundi Markets, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Keep up-to-date on Bec's designs through the Spun Mud Facebook page.

Images: Spun Mud

Stylish Kids: fINNIGAN fINN

We spend a lot of time on the Sunshine Coast and whenever we are there I always find myself scouring the Eumundi Markets for up-and-coming kids fashion labels. It's where I discovered Humble Bumble, Birikini, Butterscotch Castle, Funky Monkey sock monkeys and my favourite girls clothing label, Wild Bear.

Children's label fINNIGAN fINN is another Eumundi find that I'd love to share with you. fINNIGAN fINN was established in Queensland in 2004 by sisters Deborah and Linda (who has won numerous awards during her 20 years in the fashion industry). The collection includes infantwear, boys and girlswear in sizes 000 to 9.

I've bought two different tights for my girls (see above) that have lasted a number of seasons, and a great quality corduroy tunic (in green above). I particularly like the jeans for both boys and girls, with white stitching detail, tie waist and oversize pockets.

You can find fINNIGAN fINN in the online store, and at the Eumundi Markets, Eumundi, QLD.

For more Australian-designed clothes for kids, head over to Bondville Kids where the Stylish Kids articles are compiled.

Images: fINNIGAN fINN

Stylish Kids: Birikini

I find some of the coolest clothing at art and craft markets, and the Eumundi Markets in particular is a treasure trove of cool. It's also the only place (apart from online) that you can find the ultra-hip children's label Birikini.

Designed on the Sunshine Coast, Australia, Birikini is not your everyday children's fashion. Think architectural lines, folksy trims, and mod houndstooth. These are really special pieces for your little one.

The line covers boys' and girls' clothes from size 000 to 8. You can find Birikini at the online shop and at the Eumundi Markets every Saturday, from 6:30am - 2:00pm.

You can find more Australian children's designers at Australian Designer Baby Clothes. Shop online for kids fashion from great stores in the Australian Online Kids and Baby Store Directory.

Image: Birikini