Kinfolk Volume 62
ISBN-13: 9781941815663
Contributor(s): Kinfolk
Subject: Lifestyle & Personal Guides
Publisher Imprint: Kinfolk
Publication Date: 08-12-2026
Format: Paperback
Availability: Not yet published
£18.99
About the book
In Issue Sixty-Two, Kinfolk explores the world of craft and the skill, patience and ingenuity behind the objects we live with. From centuries-old techniques to contemporary experiments in making, we meet the people preserving, reinterpreting and advancing their chosen crafts. We visit Hermes' Ateliers Horizons, where artistic director Axel de Beaufort oversees the creation of extraordinary bespoke objects, and the historic Swedish weaving studio founded by Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom in 1919. Malian artist Aboubakar Fofana shares his decades-long pursuit of the 12 shades of indigo, while ceramicist Claudia Lau welcomes us into her studio to explore the unpredictable art of glazing. We also meet Deborah Needleman, the former editor of The New York Times Style Magazine who left publishing to pursue the traditional craft of basketry. Elsewhere, we discover the techniques and traditions behind metalwork, carpentry, quilting and watchmaking. We also tour a Northern California ranch shaped by utopian ideals and ask artist Maurizio Cattelan how a banana taped to a wall became a work of art worth more than 6 million USD. Founded in 2011, Kinfolk is an internationally acclaimed independent magazine exploring art, design, architecture, interiors, fashion and contemporary culture. Published in three languages and distributed in more than 100 countries, Kinfolk brings together thoughtful journalism, original photography and a distinctive visual identity. Each collectible issue offers a fresh perspective on contemporary culture, making it a thoughtful gift for design lovers, artists and curious minds.