If you read our last post, I indicated that I’d explain how we came up with the name Modern Karibou. It started during a brainstorming session where we were trying to think of names that had a Canadian connotation, without being too cliché or overused, ei. the loon, the beaver. (Although, Castor, a Toronto-based design studio has successfully pulled off such a name, thanks to their edgy, innovative and tongue-in-cheek designs.)
We wanted people to remember our name easily. However, even we had trouble remembering some of the names on our list including Misko (red in Ojibway). Not a good sign! And, it had to be bilingual – English & French. What finally sealed the deal was this image below of endangered baby Peary caribou.
Photograph by Jim Brandenburg (source: http://www.jimbrandenburg.com/flash/index_flash.html)
Now if that doesn't melt your heart... As simple as that may seem, now you know where the name came from!
In the spirit of the caribou and other Canadian wildlife, here are some great pieces by avalisa, and gorgeous and eco-friendly sideboards by Iannone Design, both featured on Modern Karibou.
avalisa - brown-deer wall print
avalisa - green deer wool rug
Click here to check out the entire avalisa wall art line, and here to view their hand-tufted wool rugs.
Iannone Design - Cork Mosaic
Iannone Design - Mod Lodge Sideboard
You can see more of Iannone’s fabulous pieces here.
p.s. See here to find out how you can help save the different species of caribou.
