I tend to steer clear of animal designs as too often they can be a bit cutesy. Not these. Monochrome, minimal and witty, these tea towels, mugs and prints from Hammade can come into my kitchen anytime.
At first glance, it’s just a bold silhouette but look more closely. Yes, that pig is mowing the lawn. And here he is again scooting down the hill.
The pictures are drawn by Jo Robinson (nee Ham) who depicts a group of animals going about the everyday banal tasks of humans. The playful drawings contrast beautifully with the stark minimalism of the designs.
Jo grew up on a farm. Yes, her name was Ham. Yes they did have pigs. Are you done now? As a child she filled her sketchbook with illustrations of rural life including the dogs, cats, rabbits, pigs, cows, donkeys and sheep as well as people around her as they went about their regular rituals. Somewhere along the way, the two crossed paths.
The range includes prints, tea towels, mugs, notebooks and now, cards and prices are fantastically reasonable at £9 a tea towel and £12 for a mug. It’s all made in the UK too.
It’s hard to choose from all the designs. Which ones do you like best? I’m thinking a Christmas present of a mug and a tea towel to dry it up with.
It took a while but it happened….I got a bench! I am so chuffed. All that time looking paid off. He has 5 more in Edinburgh. Here’s mine.
https://Instagram.com/p/nQimadKG6I/
That is a top bench! I love it. Does he have a website?
Yes please, name the bench!!
Right then, this bench. So, Jo from H A M borrowed it from Bert and May (antique tiles and reclaimed wood) when Bert (or it might have been May) bought it from a Leominster antiques shop for £100. She thinks it’s an old school bench and they are looking to see if they can source any more. I will keep you all updated…
These are fabulous! I love the rabbit looking longingly at the piece of cake. I am a fan of sillouhettes and love the strong impact they create…
I love that bench too. I’ll ask them where it’s from and let you know.
Love the bench, would look great in my hall. Wonder where it’s from. The first tea towel is fab too.