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Gidon Bing

We have been working with Gidon Bing since the inception of Everyday Needs. Gidon is an Auckland based artist whose work has its roots firmly in modernism and the Avant Garde. His extensive line of ceramics has a distinctive touch that is both handmade and refined. We are happy to have Gidon's perfect dinnerware range now available online, with all pieces made-to-order. Click here to browse Gidon's pieces online. Gidon shared with us an Edit of his favourite design objects from the Everyday Needs offering. 

1. Hinoki bathroom stool

A well crafted, traditional design that is so timeless it remains modern.

2. Kami wooden mug with handle

The definition of good design – when nothing can be added without detracting.

3. Wooden muesli bowl

An exceptionally well proportioned vessel that becomes even more beautiful as a patina develops over time and with use.

4. Japanese copper grater

Beautiful, practical and perfect for sugarcane and ginger infused vodka.

5.  Hinoki bathroom tray

A modest but perfectly formed piece of practical, traditional Japanese joinery.

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Holly Houston

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Prairie is the creative studio of Holly Houston - self taught jeweller, ceramic artist, mother & gardener. Holly lives with her partner & children in a small beach town in Te Ika-a-Māui, North Island. Each Prairie treasure is made by hand out of her home studio, tucked in amongst the cottage gardens.

We chat to Holly about her essential everyday needs treasures and things that merge effortlessly into a lifestlye of mothering, working and being.

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