Oakland’s Evo Noche makes screenprinted products that manage to combine a spare winsomeness with a hint of punk attitude.
Founded by artist Erin Brookey and husband Jason Roeder, who operates the press and moonlights as the drummer in legendary epic-metal band Neurosis, Evo Noche handprints “cute but strange drawings of things you aren't used to seeing on fabric.” The subjects of Brookey’s simple, almost childlike illustrations include wrenches, utility knives, screwdrivers, and weeds. Somehow, though, the designs come off more sweetly melancholy than menacing -- especially when they’re reproduced on such symbols of domesticity as tea towels, aprons, napkins, and pillowcases (the company has a line of screenprinted clothing designs as well).
Those are fantastic! In general, I love artsy renderings of mundane objects. I think the wrench pillow might be my favorite. The cage one is nice though too...Um, one of each please? Thanks for the tip, Leah.
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Yay Leah Oakland! Love your blog Leah!
interesting creations. i love handmade textile arts.
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oooo, love the pillow cases. especially the satellite pillow! good luck leah, I'm a huge fan!
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Very cool! Love your style.
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Very fun - a nice break from the usual bird on a wire and flower prints!
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What perfect timing! I'm coming to SF next week and desperately need some new linens. I love the whimsical quirkiness of the pillowcases. Great eye, Leah!
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If Leah gets the gig, will there be fewer ways to waste time on her own blog?
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The Satellite Pillow is beautiful. Graphic yet cozy. You always find the greatest stuff, Leah. I must have spent 3 hours on your blog the other day- amazing items and great stories!
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wonderfully whimsical, evocative designs. glad to know about this artist's work.
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gawgeous! love the textiles, love leah's eye and writing. hire that woman!
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Terrific! Thank you for sharing these original and fun pillows.
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"more sweetly melancholy than menacing." Is it any wonder that we love Leah so much? And those awesome pillows. Too cool.
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I love this stuff. I love using unusual fabrics around the house. I will definitely add some of these (thistles!) to my wish list.
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i love the sattelite pillow! so rad!
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