Reykjavík: craft inspired by nature With its name taken from smoke, “reykur”, and bay “vík”, Reykjavík combines the stunning volcanic landscape with the wild north Atlantic. This closeness to the elements, makes Icelanders acutely aware of the power of nature. As a community, they are committed to forging a more sustainable future, and the artisans are leading the way. Meet concerned cabinetmakers, low impact ceramicists, recycling jewellery makers and fishskin leatherworkers.
©Bjarni Sigurdsson Ceramist
Bjarni Viðar Sigurðsson incorporates ash from the volcano Eyjafjallajökull, literally adding a piece...
Hrauntunga 20, 220, Hafnarfjörður, Iceland
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Kolbrún Ýr Gunnarsdóttir creates beautiful objects with low environmental impact. Sustainability is ...
Address upon request, Reykjavík, Iceland
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©Arndís Jóhannsdóttir
Arndís Jóhannsdóttir uses a sustainable waste material such as fishskin which may seem an unconventi...
KIRSUBERJATRÉÐ, Vesturgata 4, 101, Reykjavík, Iceland
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Gústav Jóhannsson is passionate about wood and makes furniture built to last. He plants a tree for e...
Funahöfði 3, 110, Reykjavík, Iceland
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©Rakel àsk Sigurðardóttir
Guðbjörg KáradóIr uses volcanic ash in her clay and uses the natural landscape of Iceland to inform ...
Mávahlíð 16, 105, Reykjavík, Iceland
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©Lana Matuša
Svetlana Matuša finds her inspiration amid the mysterious landscape of Iceland.
ART 12 Studio, Hátún 12, 105, Reykjavík, Iceland
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©Iris Stefansdottir
Katrín Valgerdur Karlsdóttir
Belonging to the Brennuvargar association of artisans that craft using fire, Katrín burns ceramic ta...
Kvalka Ceramic Studio, Furuhjalli 2, 200, Kópavogur, Iceland
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©Iris Stefansdottir
Ceramicist Halla Ásgeirsdóttir burns decorative and utilitarian accessories using the raku firing te...
Súðarvogur 32, 104, Reykjavík, Iceland
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©Hlynur Snaer Andrason
Inspired by Icelandic motifs, Anna Maria Pitt makes jewellery by cold connecting holistic pieces fro...
Klapparstígur 29, 101, Reykjavík, Iceland
Monday to Friday 13:00-18:00
©Arngrimur Sigmarsson
Helga Mogensen creates versatile jewellery inspired by Iceland's wild nature, using materials such a...
Vesturgata 4, 101, Reykjavík, Iceland
Monday to Friday 10:00-18:00; Saturday and Sunday 10:00-17:00