Cashmere Reversible Check Throw (75in/1.9m)

Cashmere Reversible Check Throw (75in/1.9m)Johnstons of Elgin is incredibly selective with the cashmere it uses, opting for long, lofty fibres with superior softness and warmth from Mongolia and China. The secret to its creations is a gentle touch at every step, from carding and spinning to dyeing and finishing all of which take place at the Scottish mills. This reversible blanket is woven in pure cashmere with fringed edges.

these placemats are made from vintage Thai silk from the 1950s

with watercolour-like glazes mirroring the varied palette of the underwater world

the sculpture is still being produced by Carl’s descendants

with red topstitching (a lucky colour in Chinese culture) and a padded lid

with stylised figures in wood that nod to Egyptian pyramids

Place it on your desk as the maker intended

The colourway – naturally dyed using vegetable pigments – is exclusive to ABASK

7mm graphite lead with a push device and tip in nickel-plated brass

The rippled glass elevates the artful piece

creating a contrast in materials that's essential to its charm

rings and spires in the Lismore Diamond Essence are inspired by the rugged castle of the same name in Waterford County

There’s a reason why fruit bowls are the subject of many still-life paintings – when chosen well