WLP NEWS
Pop up store & Exhibition 14–18 January, Paris Design Week
We are excited to announce our first exhibition and pop-up store in Paris during Paris Design Week, presented under the theme “Crafting New Design Narratives”. The exhibition will take place at the Pavillon de Vosges in the heart of Le Marais, bringing together a curated selection of contemporary impact-driven brands.
The exhibition features brands such as Caralarga (Mexico), Claymen (India), Clayp (Ukraine), Gunia Project (Ukraine), Objectry (India), Nada Duele (Guatemala) and more. Each brand represents a unique perspective on craftsmanship, material exploration, and cultural storytelling, connecting traditional techniques with contemporary design.
Discover and shop the full collection at our exhibition and pop-up store. Meet some of the founders who will invite you into the fascinating world of their respective practices, local crafts, and cultural heritage.
Date:
14–18 January during Paris Design Week
Opening hours:
14–17 January 10.00 – 7.00 PM
18 January 10.00 – 2.00 PM
Location:
Le Pavillon des Vosges,
Rue de Turenne 10, Paris (Le Marais)
Exhibited Brands
Bannach
Bannach is a contemporary German design brand based in Berlin, founded by Moritz Bannach in 2018. The brand creates high-quality furniture and objects that sit at the intersection of design, architecture, and art, defined by bold geometry, expressive use of color, and a sculptural design language. Working in close collaboration with skilled workshops in Germany and Italy, Bannach combines innovative, resource-saving techniques with traditional craftsmanship to produce pieces of lasting quality.
Caralarga
Caralarga is a textile design studio founded by Ana Holschneider, based in an old textile factory in Querétaro, Mexico. The brand transforms raw cotton and textile waste into timeless, handcrafted wall hangings and jewelry in close collaboration with local artisans. They seek to preserve their essence and highlight their virtues, transforming them into high-quality handcrafted pieces. Through their designs, they aim to convey the value of our hands and emphasize the natural beauty of each material.
Clayp
Clayp is a contemporary lighting brand from Ukraine, founded in 2021 by Yurii Zhukov and Oleksandr Puzyrnyi with a vision to merge art, sustainability, and everyday living through handcrafted lamps. Each piece is thoughtfully made with love using eco-friendly, natural materials including clay, sand, marble dust, and recycled wood fibers, which require no firing, significantly reducing its environmental footprint. Clayp’s collection of pendant lights, wall sconces, and sculptural lamps is defined by organic shapes, tactile surfaces, and soft, inviting light that transforms interiors with warmth and character.
Claymen
Claymen is a design studio founded by Aman Khanna, based in New Delhi, India. The brand creates handcrafted ceramic objects—ranging from functional pieces to expressive sculptures—that reflect the fragility and complexity of the human condition through minimal, contemplative forms.
Gunia Project
Gunia Project is a cultural and design brand founded by Natalia Kamenska and Maria Gavryliuk, based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The brand is dedicated to preserving and reimagining Ukrainian craft traditions through contemporary ceramics, homeware, apparel, and accessories. Working closely with local artisans, Gunia Project revives ancient techniques and folk motifs, transforming them into modern, collectible pieces. Their work reflects a deep respect for cultural heritage, aiming to bring Ukrainian craftsmanship to a global audience.
llot llov
Llot llov is a Berlin-based design studio and producer of furniture, objects, lighting, and surfaces, founded in 2006 by designers Ania Bauer and Jacob Brinck. Their innovative use of techniques such as OSIS, a surface finish using salt crystals and colour pigments on wood, and GLACIER, an upcycled terrazzo made from recycled materials, highlights llot llov’s commitment to material innovation and sustainability. Most of their objects are manufactured in Europe, often in collaboration with social workshops, and reflect a commitment to craftsmanship, conceptual design, and functional expression
Mungo
Mungo is a family-run homeware textile company based in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, known for designing, weaving, and producing heirloom-quality textiles from natural fibres. Their own mill operates with full transparency, combining traditional weaving techniques with contemporary design. Working with cotton, linen, and organic fibres under high sustainability standards, Mungo creates towels, throws, bed and table linens, apparel, and décor pieces that unite functionality, ethical production, and timeless design.
Nada Duele
Nada Duele is a design studio founded in 2019 by artist Giselle Macdonald and later joined by Mariano Orellana, based in Antigua, Guatemala. The studio is synonymous with ethical craftsmanship and contemporary design, collaborating with master artisans across the country to create practical, versatile objects that preserve traditional techniques and support local job creation.
Objectry
Objectry is a contemporary Indian interior brand based in New Delhi, founded by Aanchal Goel with a focus on creating meaningful, well-crafted objects for everyday life. Rooted in simplicity and functionality, the brand explores form, proportion, and material through a modern design lens while working closely with skilled local artisans. Objectry’s collections combine clean lines, natural materials, and traditional making techniques, resulting in objects that are both practical and expressive. Each piece reflects a thoughtful balance between craftsmanship and contemporary living, celebrating the beauty of honest materials and timeless design.
Event Program
Vernissage in collaboration with Salon Magazin
14 January between 5.00PM–9.00PM
We are very excited to invite you to the vernissage of CRAFTING NEW DESIGN NARRATIVES in collaboration with renowned art and design magazine Salon Magazin to officially inaugurate our exhibition and pop-up concept store during Paris Design Week.
Join us for an inspiring evening with focus on global craftsmanship, sustainability and women empowerment while enjoying drinks, conversations, and unique design in our beautiful Parisian gallery Pavillion des Vosges on 10 Rue de Turenne.
Guest list only. To request a personal invite, please send us an email to press@whitelabel-project.com.
GUIDED CRAFT TOURS & Meet the founders
We invite you on a guided craft tour through the exhibition as part of Paris Design Week.
Explore contemporary design rooted in traditional craftsmanship — from large-format textiles and sculptural lamps to statement jewelry and home objects — created by design brands from Ukraine, India, Guatemala, Mexico, and more.
Meet the founders and our team, who will invite you into the fascinating world of their respective brands, local crafts, and cultures.
Available time slots:
Thursday 11AM–12PM – SIGN UP HERE
Saturday 11AM–12PM – SIGN UP HERE
Shop at our Pop Up Concept Store 14–18 January
Get the chance to shop all pieces exhibited during Paris Design Week.
Take home your favorite handcrafted design object on the spot or let us ship it to your home afterwards.
We welcome private customers as well as B2B buyers during the event and are happy to present our assortment and ways of working to you.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Location:
Le Pavillon des Vosges
10 Rue de Turenne, Le Marais, Paris
In the heart of Le Marais, close to Place de Vosges you find our exhibition in the beautiful gallery Le Pavillon des Vosges with entrance from Rue de Turenne.
Opening hours:
14–17 January 10.00 – 7.00 PM
18 January 10.00 – 2.00 PM
for directions, click here.