Origin: The London Craft Fair

It's been a busy weekend here at London Lisbonite. I spent Saturday trekking around the London Design Festival and visiting the Tent London exhibition in the old Truman Brewery and the Origin Craft Fair at the Old Spitalfields Market. Both of them showcased some amazing new designers as well as couple of old favourites. However, the official London Lisbonite Design Festival award from 2010 has to go to Kealwork for their absolutely beautiful handmade rocking boat. The silky smooth wood is perfectly fitted together on a piece that almost seems too beautiful to be a children's toy. It was with great difficulty that I eventually tore myself away, doing frantic mental calculations about how I could afford both my rent and this little boat as I forced myself to leave their stand. The craftsmanship was impeccable and this has to be one of the most original toys I've ever seen. Kealwork, I salute you! You will be my first stop for toys when my best friends start to breed!