04 Sep Things We Love: Things We Love
Deco Vessel Sink by Indikoi
A nod to timeless design with a bold twist, this artful porcelain sink is hand-thrown in Bozeman, Montana, at Indikoi. Founded by a team of ceramic artists passionate about merging functionality with beauty, the studio specializes in creating sinks that are as tough as they are elegant. Each one undergoes a meticulous six-week process that includes slow drying, bisque firing, glazing, and a final high-temperature firing that ensures strength and durability. Indikoi’s signature crystalline glaze — an alchemical finish that develops naturally in the kiln — results in snowflake-like patterns that make each piece unique. A hand-stamped rim adds Deco-inspired detail, accentuating the depth and variation of the glaze. We love the vibrant color options and how these sinks bring artistry into everyday life.
6 x 16.5 inches
$1,025
Porcelain Chess Set by Karen Sixkiller
Contemporary Cherokee Nation artist Karen Sixkiller brings cultural insight to this limited-edition handmade tournament-size chess set. Working from photographs, Sixkiller individually sculpted 32 distinct figures in porcelain, shaping, carving, and refining them before painting them with glaze and firing them in a kiln. The set presents a bold dichotomy, with historical U.S. figures on one side and figures based on contemporary societal themes on the other, which the artist refers to as a “Native American perspective to the power structures in the North Americas.” Debuted at the 2024 Heard Museum Indian Fair and Market in Phoenix, Arizona, the set was later adopted by the First Nations Development Institute for its social justice campaign.
Board: 24 x 24 inches
Pieces: From 2.5 to 6 inches
Hand-painted Porcelain: $20,000
Hand-painted Resin: $4,000
Mac Schweitzer: A Southwest Maverick and Her Art by Ann Lane Hedlund
This book chronicles the bold and unconventional life of Mary Alice Cox — also known as M.A.C. Schweitzer — a Cleveland, Ohio-born artist who relocated to Tucson, Arizona, in the 1940s. Schweitzer became a central figure among the city’s “Early Moderns,” earning recognition for her vivid depictions of the Sonoran Desert and its people. Art historian Ann Lane Hedlund weaves together Schweitzer’s story through letters, photographs, and critical reviews, reviving a name that was nearly lost after the artist’s early death in 1962, and showcasing Schweitzer’s watercolors, oils, prints, and sculpture. Her art moves fluidly between Realism and Abstraction, documenting both the desert’s wild terrain and the everyday life of Indigenous communities. The archival materials and over 150 illustrations provide a rare glimpse into a pioneering Southwestern voice.
11 x 9 inches; 312 pages
$75
Prairie Tote by Holy Cow Couture
In 2007, Brittany Pillars started Holy Cow Couture in her parents’ garage, crafting one purse at a time with a sewing machine, scissors, and dedication. The brand quickly grew as she sold her bags out of the trunk of her car on her college campus. Today, her company is based in Lincoln, California, and her mom, dad, and sister join Brittany in running her company that specializes in handbags and apparel. The Prairie Tote is crafted entirely from cowhide and premium leather, utilizing time-honored techniques. Each bag is cut, stitched, and assembled by hand, a process that reflects the care and pride of small-batch craftsmanship. We love how this tote — along with Pillars’ other designs — serves as a fashion-forward tribute to traditional Western leathercraft.
16 x 18 x 6 inches
$650
Bridger Leather Down Jacket by Buffalo Jackson Trading Company
Made from full-grain lambskin leather — chosen for its soft texture and natural insulating properties — this jacket is both lightweight and warm. Filled with 80/20 down and finished with antique brass hardware, the functional details — such as zippered hand pockets and an internal chest pocket — are a nod to classic alpine gear. Rooted in a blend of Western and Southern heritage, Buffalo Jackson Trading Company was founded in Colorado and is now based in Matthews, North Carolina. The company partners with artisans in the U.S., Mexico, and India who work with high-quality materials and follow ethical production standards. The jacket is functional without being overly bulky, and it bridges the gap between mountain utility and city style.
From small to XXXL
$489.95
Circle of Life in Flow Coffee Table by Ryan Cole
This handcrafted coffee table by Ryan Cole is a striking example of functional art rooted in reverence for nature and history. Based on a farm outside Boise, Idaho, Cole co-founded Old Roots studio with fellow artist Timothy Wonacott, where they salvage wood from aging barns and felled trees, transforming forgotten materials into heirloom pieces. The Circle of Flow coffee table reflects a full-circle process and is milled, dried, and crafted entirely by Cole. For this piece, various sizes of end-grain tree prunings are inlaid in an abstract design that evokes rivers and tree roots, representing the flow and interconnectedness of life. Hundreds of hours are poured into each table, emerging as a blend of craftsmanship and storytelling. We love how this piece brings the beauty of the natural world into a home’s interior.
18 x 59 x 35.5 inches
$22,000
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