Nikkei Designers Market

With functionality front and centre of every original piece, In Element Designs is the collaboration and life’s work of Seiji and Himali Kuwabara. Their creations are stylish, yet architectural. This husband and wife team share a philosophy that beautiful design should be the perfect combination of art, form and function; transforming interiors into harmonious living spaces. Fusing style from their native Japan seamlessly with Western influences, the Kuwabara team design and build furniture that is long lasting, aesthetically pleasing and truly one-of-a-kind. In Elements Designs custom-makes exclusive, built to order, limited-quantity furniture that uses only minimal and high-quality materials.

We hope that those who encounter Temari will be healed by its soft appearance and touch, and lead a rich life that is round  like Temari.

Ibis trades in Limited Production handmade goods imported from Kyoto, and other areas of Japan. We keep an eye on quality, and historical significance, with our partners across the Pacific.

Muffin Man prints and greetings are designed and printed in Canada by illustrator and graphic designer Danielle Jette — an Emily Carr graduate who lives and works in Vancouver BC. Inspired by everyday spaces and objects Danielle loves to experiment with colour, texture and pattern.

FLO Design Co. creates unique, handcrafted jewelry with an organic modern aesthetic. Collections are limited edition and one of a kind. Recently seen in British Vogue and Conde Nast Traveller magazines.

Founded by Peter McLean in 2021, a made-to-order furniture company in Vancouver. Balancing old-school and new-school joinery techniques, Ferrona crafts informed, collectible furniture that’s made to last. Designed from a narrative standpoint, Ferrona is, at its heart, a reflection of growing up on a rural farm in the Canadian Maritimes. All pieces have in some way incorporated references from daily life in the fields, forests, and barns that Peter grew up surrounded by.

Bernarda Antony has worked with Indonesian batik since her first collection. Through these traditional motifs, she incorporates legends and folklore into her elegant designs and maintains a connection to her home.

Issey is a cabinetmaker and finisher originally from Phoenix, AZ. Issey started off in landscape and garden construction, gaining rudimentary knowledge of woodworking and exterior finishes by building gardens, fences and gates, eventually moving to Portland, OR where he restored and finished custom furniture for two years. Issey now resides in Vancouver, BC and is working towards completing his red seal in joinery. He works full-time as a cabinetmaker.

I love making objects that bring joy to people using them everyday. Because of my background in industrial design, I enjoy designing and making functional ceramic objects. At the moment I am focusing on making slipcast ceramic. I enjoy the methodical process and all the possibilities it offers.

Stepping into the maker world in 2018 with thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted shopping totes and soft cases made with select natural fibres. The evolution of my design philosophy has shifted towards sustainable, zero waste goods through my Kind Cloth line including paper towel alternatives. Earth friendly, useful and practical everyday solutions. Crafted with care in Vancouver, BC.