what’s new in store
Pink barrel mug
Hand decorated barrel mugs are a
beautiful
Biri Biri cushion covers
A rich and complex history surrounds the
techniques
Teak + Granadillo serving board
These stunning wooden serving boards
come
Ruthven + Co.
Global sustainable homewares,
made by locals.
Home is our safe haven, the place we come at the end of the day and share our lives with family and friends. We believe that our homes are a reflection of who we are and how we live. That’s why Ruthven + Co aren’t your average homewares company. We’re doing things a little bit differently in New Zealand.
The design choices we make reflect not only style, but also our personality and values. So instead of presenting a selection of stylish mass produced goods, we’ve gone a different route. Everything on our site has been hand-picked by us. That means we’ve spent hours haggling for home wares over endless cups of mint tea in Morocco. We’ve traipsed through the backstreets of towns in Portugal to find potters and weavers who have learned their craft over generations. And in Tunisia we’ve discovered women who make sea grass pendants by hand. Meeting these people makes their stories real and helps us to sell their wares with pride – we know the effort that has gone into each and every one.
Each piece has been carefully curated because it has a story to share. A story not just of its origin, but of the artisans who have crafted beautiful pieces to share their culture and creativity with the world. Imagine seeking out sustainably produced pieces that add a sense of timeless character to your home. By supporting artisans, you’re supporting communities. It’s an ethical way to choose products. And that’s reflected in your home’s sense of joy.
If your interested in stocking our pieces, we are now a wholesale business only and would love to hear from you, email [email protected].
Ruthven + Co.
Global sustainable homewares,
made by locals.
Home is our safe haven, the place we come at the end of the day and share our lives with family and friends. We believe that our homes are a reflection of who we are and how we live. That’s why Ruthven + Co aren’t your average homewares company. We’re doing things a little bit differently in New Zealand.
The design choices we make reflect not only style, but also our personality and values. So instead of presenting a selection of stylish mass produced goods, we’ve gone a different route. Everything on our site has been hand-picked by us. That means we’ve spent hours haggling for home wares over endless cups of mint tea in Morocco. We’ve traipsed through the backstreets of towns in Portugal to find potters and weavers who have learned their craft over generations. And in Tunisia we’ve discovered women who make sea grass pendants by hand. Meeting these people makes their stories real and helps us to sell their wares with pride – we know the effort that has gone into each and every one.
Each piece has been carefully curated because it has a story to share. A story not just of its origin, but of the artisans who have crafted beautiful pieces to share their culture and creativity with the world. Imagine seeking out sustainably produced pieces that add a sense of timeless character to your home. By supporting artisans, you’re supporting communities. It’s an ethical way to choose products. And that’s reflected in your home’s sense of joy.
If your interested in stocking our pieces, we are now a wholesale business only and would love to hear from you, email [email protected].
Collections
Guatamala wood
From the Peten Jungle in Guatemala, these wooden knives, carving boards and cutlery is made by local skilled carpenters.
Artisan made terracotta ceramics from the heart of Portugal
Handmade by Rui and his family in Portugal. Handpainted, bold designs, vases and jugs perfect for summer!
Woven cushion covers from Uganda
A rich and complex history surrounds the techniques used to make these unique cushions from Uganda. A huge amount of work has gone into making these cushions we are so grateful to have their beautiful work here in New Zealand.
