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1 Hands are both the subject of the decoration on Malaika’s 1.6 × 3m ‘Dally’ linen tablecloth (£331), and the means by which they are printed and embroidered. It’s one of several tableware items featuring the long-fingered mitts of the ‘Cosmic Dreams’ collection, inspired by ancient Egyptian tomb drawings and Egypt’s Surrealist movement. Ring 00 49 30 804 99042, or visit malaikalinens.com. 2 When Julie Lewis failed to find attractive extension cables to use in her Georgian house, which is sadly low on sockets, she got thinking. Lo, Lola’s Leads was born, offering one to 15m lengths (up to 50m on request), a plethora of colours and two-, four- or six-gang sockets. Prices start at £35. Visit lolasleads.co.uk. 3 Family-owned British furniture manufacturer Ercol embarks on its second century, and a new…