Sep Verboom's new lamp and stool at Milan Design Week 2015 were inspired by a rope-making community in the Philippines. >

These wool and silk rugs are handmade in Nepal from patterns drawn by French designer Florian Pretet. >

Ayse Yesim Eröktem works with craftsmen from Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar to give traditional Turkish designs a contemporary twist. >

"Craft art", says author Elbé Coetsee, heralds the merging of "art" and "craft" as makers bring a conceptual approach to traditional handmade techniques. >

They might be light and summery but flip-flops pose a deadly threat to Kenya’s coast. >

Ceramicist Chuma Maweni creates contemporary black-and-white striped conical pots at Art In The Forest, a ceramics centre where young artists are mentored. >

Bofred teams up with Sisters 4 Sisters to create textile wall art. >

An innovative audio speaker has won the PPC Imaginarium Awards, a showcase for design and art that pushes the boundaries of work made in concrete. >

In recognition of her standout lightbox display, the Most Creative Stand Award 2015 went to Pauline Irvine, founder of Artymiss. >

The Masana Collection is a new range of handwoven rugs, each made by a single artisan from natural hand-spun yarn. >