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Karin Åkesson 2013
‘Homewares with an optimistic sentiment for everyday living and giving.’
Karin Åkesson is a Swedish born illustrator who produces whimsical, nostalgic drawings and typographic prints of memorable quotes, expressions and tiny birds. Her beautiful designs put emphasis on the sunny things in life. Karin’s designs have been greatly influenced by her Swedish heritage and love of sayings, expressions and memories. “When I first came to England I loved how English phrases and sayings made me feel more part of the English culture. There are so many wonderful sayings and expressions, some might be cheesy and overly wise, but knowing them made me feel more part of the culture. A lot of people have said clever things and I love highlighting them in my work and bringing that optimism into the home.” Karin Åkesson was born and raised in Sweden 1978. She moved to England in 1997 to study Illustration at Brighton University before she moved to London to complete her MA at the Royal College of Art. Karin has been working as a designer since graduating in 2003. Karin Akesson Design is now a partnership between Karin and her husband David and their growing company is based by Victoria Park in East London. www.karinakesson.com
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Print Collection
‘Karin’s collection of inspiring prints will brighten up the cloudiest of days. Whether it be a special message for a loved one, or an excuse to indulge in some retail therapy, Karin’s collection has a variety of happy moments for all occasions’
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‘YOU look amazing’ Print
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‘Love Is The Best Medicine’ Print A lovely print with a humorous message! Limited Edition of 700 Paper size 30 x 40cm
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‘Best Friend In The World’ Print The small things in life can make you happy, Open edition Paper size 30 x 40cm
‘Laughter Is The Best Medicine’ Print A stylish print with a humorous message! Limited Edition of 700 Paper size 30 x 40cm
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‘You Mean The World To Me’ Print This charming print has the word ‘love’ written in a range of different languages. Open edition Paper size 30 x 40cm
An amazing print to look at every day! Open edition Paper size 30 x 40cm
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‘Real Friends’ Print This print celebrates real friendships! Open edition Available in Blue, Black or Red Ink. Paper size 30 x 40cm
‘Find Your Key To Happiness’ Print The small things in life can make you happy, Open edition Paper size 30 x 40cm 009
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‘Alcohol may not solve your problms’ Print An entertaining print with a hand written quote to make you and your friends smile! Open edition Paper size 30 x 40cm
‘Everything is going to be okay’ Print Inspirational typographic print with tiny birds. Open edition Available in Blue, Black or Red Ink. Paper size 30 x 40cm
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‘Something Wonderful Will Happen’ Print
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A collection of small birds. Open edition Paper size 40 x 30cm (Landscape)
A beautiful print with optimistic message. Choose either ‘Tomorrow something wonderful will happen’ or ‘Today something wonderful will happen’. Open edition Paper size: 30 x 40cm 015
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‘We Will Wake You Up To A New Day’ Print
‘Friendship Bird’ Print Bird drawing with a lovely friendship message. Open edition Paper size 30 x 40cm
‘Great Day’ Print A beautiful print with optimistic message. Choose either ‘Tomorrow will be a a great day’ or ‘Today will be a great day’. Open edition Paper size: 30 x 40cm 016
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The Love Birds and floral drawings make a perfect gift for your loved one! Limited Edition of 150 Paper size 30 x 40cm
‘You Will Make Someone Smile’ Print A beautiful print with optimistic message. Choose either ‘Tomorrow you will make someone smile’ or ‘Today you will make someone smile’. Open edition Paper size: 30 x 40cm
‘Love Bird’ Print I
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‘Love Bird’ Print II The Love Birds and floral drawings make a perfect gift for your loved one! Limited Edition of 150 Paper size 30 x 40cm
‘Will Be Sunny’ Print A beautiful print with optimistic message. Choose either ‘Tomorrow will be sunny’ or ‘Today will be sunny’. Open edition Paper size: 30 x 40cm
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‘Say it with flowers’ Print 9 hand drawn flowers with the meanings of the flower printed underneath. Limited Edition of 700 Paper size 30 x 40cm
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‘Love Your Job’ Print
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‘A Reason To SMILE’ Print A print guaranteed to put a smile on your face! The letters in red spell out “A REASON TO SMILE”. Limited Edition signed and numbered on the front of the print. Paper size 30 x 40cm
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‘Super-hero dad ’ Print A lovely quote that would make any dad feel like a superhero! Open edition Paper size 30 x 40cm
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‘I will always look up to daddy’ Print Beautiful typographic print for daddy! Open edition Paper size 30 x 40cm
‘Love Sayings’ Print A typographic print featuring a range of sayings and expressions about love. Open edition Paper size 30 x 40cm
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‘Money Money Money’ Print Stylish typographic print feature a collection of sayings about money. Open edition Paper size 30 x 40cm
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‘Home Sweet Home’ Print The perfect print for anyone who loves their home! This image is hand drawn to create a cross stiched effect. Limited Edition of 900 Available in Red, Blue or Black ink Paper size 30 x 40cm
Typographic print with inspirational message. Limited Edition of 2000 Paper size 30 x 40cm
‘The Good Things Will Be Yours’ Print
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‘World’s best dad’ Print Beautiful typographic print for the best dad in the world! Open edition Paper size 30 x 40cm
This print based on a Swedish proverb is a great reminder how we should live our lives! Open edition Paper size 30 x 40cm All prints are digitally printed onto 220 gsm matte cartridge paper and signed on the back by the artist. Limited editions are signed and numbered on the front of the print. There is an additional cost of £1.00 per print if you would like to have the prints packaged on board in cellophane bags.
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Textile Collection
‘Karin has always loved using quotes, expressions & sayings and this range of textiles are styled with both humour and love. All products are designed, printed and manufactured in the UK’
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‘Laughter Is The Best Medicine’ Tea Towel
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A high quality tea towel with a humorous message! Dark Grey screen print 100% cotton white tea towel Size 75 x 45 cm
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‘Love Is The Best Medicine’ Tea Towel
The perfect shopping bag with top 10 shopping excuses! Heavy-weight canvas bag 100% cotton Size 38(w) x 43(h) Black bag with white text
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A high quality tea towel with a lovely message! Bright Red screen print 100% cotton white tea towel Size 75 x 45 cm
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‘Everything Good Will Be Yours’ Tea Towel
‘Alcohol May Not Solve Your Problems’ Tea Towel A high quality tea towel with a humorous message! Grey and Red screen print 100% cotton white tea towel Size 75 x 45 cm
‘Love To Shop’ Canvas Tote Bag Natural The perfect shopping bag for anyone who loves to shop! Heavyweight canvas bag 100% cotton Size 38(w) x 43(h) Nautral white bag with black text
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‘I adore YOU’ cushion A high quality stylish cushion! Screen printed with light grey ink onto dark grey 100% brushed cotton Limited edition of 100 Size 45 x 45cm
Typographic design based on the wisdom of an old Swedish Proverb. Dark Grey screen print 100% cotton white tea towel Size 75 x 45 cm
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‘Love To Shop’ Canvas Tote Bag Black
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‘Laughter is the best medicine’ cushion A cushion that will make you smile! Screen printed with slate grey ink onto high quality beige mixed wool fabric Limited edition of 100 Size 45 x 45cm
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Set of ‘Sweet Dreams’ Pillow Cases
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Two pillow cases with the messages ‘Tomorrow something wonderful will happen’ and ‘Tomorrow will be a great day’. Screen printed with blue ink 100% cotton 50 x 70cm
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Set of ‘Dreams & Wishes Pillow Cases Two pillow cases with the messages ‘I will dream it’s Christmas every day’and ‘Why stop dreaming when you wake up’. Screen printed with red ink 100% cotton 50 x 70cm
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Single pillow case featuring a hand drawn messages screen printed in grey ink. 100% cotton 50 x 70cm
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‘We Go Together Like Bees & Honey’ Pillowcase A perfect gift for the one you love! Screen printed with grey ink 100% cotton Standard UK size: 50 x 70cm
‘Beyoutiful’ Pillowcase Single pillow case featuring a hand drawn messages screen printed in grey ink. 100% cotton 50 x 70cm
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‘You Are All I Ever Dream About’ Pillowcase
‘You And Me’ Pillowcase The desgin list a range of familiar duos like salt&pepper and fish&chips and the list end with You&Me. Screen printed in grey ink. 100% cotton 50 x 70cm
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‘Alcohol May Not Solve Your Problems’ Apron A high quality tea apron with a humorous message! Grey and Red screen print on 100% cotton, white apron. 86cm x 60cm
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Wholesale Terms & Conditions Please place orders via email, sales@karinakesson.com. All orders will be confirmed when received and you will be given an estimated delivery date. We aim to turn around order as quickly as possible and orders are usually sent out within 5 days, but please allow for stock avaiability, size of order and time of year (please note pre-Christmas and post trade fairs are our busiest times). Delivery UK orders £15.00 Free delivery on orders over £300 (UK only) Outside UK orders Carriage charged on all orders at standard postage rates to European and International destinations. Payment Minimum order £150 excluding delivery. All new customers will be sent a pro-forma invoice, which is to be paid before the goods are dispatched,–thereafter, invoice with 30 days payment. Please note we do not offer sale or return or exchange any undamaged products. Although we take care to dispatch goods in prefect condition we will offer an exchange for faulty or damaged items providing we are informed within 3 days of delivery. Please note VAT will be added to all orders at the current rate. www.karinakesson.com phone +44(0)7766476569 email@karinakesson.com
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