New York International Gift Fair
By Anna Wolfe

Sublime
Sublime introduces the new Imprint Comfort Mats. The new Imprint Comfort Mats by Sublime reduce fatigue by conforming to the shape of feet and supporting the arches.

The mats are made from a new, patented eco9 technology that is non-toxic and is manufactured without the use of toxic metals. Imprint Mats come in two patterns, three sizes and seven colors. Suggested retail price for the 20-inch x 36-inch mat is $69.99 and $129.99 for the 20-inch x 72-inch mat.

For more information, call 704-287-1805 or visit www.imprintmats.com


Hannon Group Ceramic Promo
Hannon Group Ltd., Burlington, Wis., announces a special summer promotion for its line of Advanced Ceramic products starting at the New York International Gift Fair and ending August 30. A 20 percent discount will be given on all orders of $100 or more its Todco brand Advanced Ceramic Knives, Ceramic Peeler and Ceramic Mandolin Slicer.

In addition, a three-knife bamboo block will be given at no charge for any three-knife set purchased, while supplies last.

The line includes paring knives, utility knives, Santoku and chef knives. Blade edges vary from scalloped to serrated to curved. Suggested retail price ranges from $16.99 to $50. They come in case packs of 24.

The Todco Ceramic Peeler, also part of the special promotion, has a strong ceramic edge that allows it to stay sharp longer without rusting. Suggested retail price of the peeler is $7.99. They come in a case pack of 24.

Also included is the Todco Mandolin Single Cut Slicer. The slicer is available in red and black and has a hard ceramic blade that stays sharp longer. Dimensions are 12 inches and 4.8 inches wide. Suggested retail price of the slicer is $16.99. They come in case packs of 24.

Special promotion orders should be made through JoAnn at the Burlington, Wis., office at info@hannongroup.com or 262-537-2191.


Royal VKB
Royal VKB introduces three new products--Boomerang Wok, Dish Drainer GEO and Mood Flame XL.

The wok has a suggested retail price of $154, the dishdrainer, which is available in Blue and Warm Grey, has a suggested retail of $46. The candle, which is available in Taupe, Green, Cerise, White in two sizes ranges from $23.65 – $37.50

All three are in stock and available to ship from an Ohio warehouse. For more information call 614-818-1446.


Jasper + Black
Jasper + Black offers small hardcover notebooks. Each hardcover has 120 blank pages, and measures 6.5 inches x 4.6 inches. Also available is the Archie Grand notebook collection, featuring 25 titles such as “Artists I Met and Liked,” “Husbands I Had and Liked,” “Gardeners I Met and Liked,”etc. Each book has a suggested retail price of $10. For more information, call 612-486-6968 or visit www.jasperandblack.com


Fair Trade Table Linens
Handmade Expressions, Austin, Texas, introduces Fair Trade table linens that are handmade in India. These tablecloths and napkins are made by hand-printing floral patterns with a wooden block. Each tablecloth has a set of four matching napkins, available separately. Made from 100 percent cotton, the table linens are available in multiple designs and colorways, including the new Red Rose, Wellfeet Brown and Winter Blue. Red Floral, Yellow Tulip and Blue Bouquet are also available. A 60-inch x 90-inch rectangular size is available for all designs and has a suggested retail price of $40. The square size, available only for new designs, measures 60 inches × 60 inches, and has a suggested retail price of $30. Napkins have a suggested retail price of $20.

The table covers are made in the villages of Bagru and Sanganer in India, well known for their wood-block printing heritage. Over 200 families work on these products, using natural dyes to produce red, black and indigo patterns on unbleached cotton fabric. Moreover, AZO-free chemical dyes are used to produce a wider range of colors to complement the natural dyes.

For more information, visit www.handmadeexpressions.net or call at 512-535-5228.


Power-B Wonder Nuggets
Polka Dog Bakery, Boston, introduces Power-B Wonder Nuggets that are formulated with all- natural butter and whole bee pollen.

Power-B Wonder Nuggets are soft, easy on the stomach, and ideally sized for quick training rewards. Also new are the Mighty Mutt Wonder Nuggets. Chock full of glucosamine and chondroitin, and seasoned with all-natural dried beef liver, the soft, savory bite-sized tidbit is ideal for training.

Suggested retail price the nuggets are $7.95 each. For more information, contact 617-307-6733 or visit www.polkadog.com


Chilewich
Chilewich, New York, introduces new textile designs: Croc, a reversible, animal skin-inspired design; Kono, a gutsy, dimensional over-and-under weave; Pocketweave Squares, the first-ever double weave for Chilewich; Dahlia, a round tablemat with a stencil-like tracery pattern.

Kono, a new over-and-under weave, is offered in three saturated industrial shades: Asphalt, Iron and Midnight.

The Croc tablemat, which measures 14 inches x 19 inches, has a suggested retail price of $15. The award-winning Chilewich/Sultan LLC products are Made almost exclusively in the USA.

For more information, contact 212-879-5776 or visit www.chilewich.com


Limoges
Limoges France introduces the Lilium Red pattern. The 12.5-inch charger, 10.5-inch dinner and an 8.5 –inch dessert/salad plate are available. Suggested retail prices range from $500 to $900.

For more information, contact Laclaire LLC, Rego Park, N.Y., at 917-721-7508.


Dog Gone Smart
Dog Gone Smart Pet Products, Wilton, Conn., launches a biodegradable pet bed. The Green pet bed is made with all-natural and organic materials. Every component of the pet bed will begin to breakdown or decompose in the appropriate composting environment in 120 days. The Green bed is available in three colors: Mushroom, Sage and Green Apple. The Green bed has a suggested retail price of $119.95 for the 24 inch x 32 inch; $154.95 for the $28 inch x 38 inch, and $199.95 for the 34 inch x 46 inch. The crate pads is suggested retail price from $28-$92.

Dog Gone Smart will also showcase its innovative line of environmentally pet safe, naturally clean, and durable new collars, leashes, and harnesses that have some of the highest oil repellency in the pet industry, a soft feel, chafe less, and give owners better control of dogs that lunge or pull. These products are available in six colors and nine styles. For more information, call 203-257-3163.


Ugly Food from Rocket Monkey
Ugly Food paper placemats and magnets add kitsch to any kitchen and feature photos of some deliciously ugly food. Placemats come in pads of 36 pages (six each of six designs) and have a suggested retail price of $17.99; magnets come six to a set and have a suggested retail price of $11.99. They make great gifts for college kids, foodies or gourmet chefs.

For more information, call 651-235-6528 or visit www.rocketMonkeyStuff.com


Carpenter + Company, New York,
has worked for seven years exclusively with indigenous, artisan producers to design and create home decor, personal accessories and gifts. Their mission is cultural, traditional and economic sustainability for these artisans and their communities. The Terra and the Peten Collections feature 100 percent cotton with hand-woven stripe and are made in Gutemala. Runners have a suggested retail price of $75, and place mats with hand-made disk trim have a suggested retail price of $15. Napkins are also available.

For more information, call 212-807-9459 or visit www.carpentercompany.biz


Click&Clean™ Garlic Press by Jonas® of Sweden
Linden Sweden, Inc., Minneapolis, introduces the new generation Garlic Press - Click&Clean by Jonas of Sweden. Beautifully designed with function in mind. Easy as 1, 2, 3 . . . the Jonas Garlic Press fits comfortably in the hands. It is easy to use. . . easy to clean. All-in-one garlic press — no extra parts to get lost or broken.

Flip the handle open to drop in a clove, flip it back to crush. Flip open again to use the self-contained cleaning tool. Now “click” to unclip the handle to expose the waste for easy removal, and clip it back into place. Available in Black, Lime or Orange, it has a suggested retail price of $14.95. Available to ship in September.

For more information, please contact Linden Sweden at 952-465-0052 or visit www.lindensweden.com


Beauvillé
Beauvillé is the signature for a unique collection of French tablecloths. Beauvillé has recently introduced trays, cushions and paper napkins in a variety of richly colored prints and iridescent cotton satin.

Beauvillé’s Sultane tablecloth in color blue is 67 inches x 67 inches in size, satin 100 percent cotton and retails for $174. For more information, call 03 89 73 74 74 or visit www.beauville.com


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