Celia Birtwell - iconic British fashion and surface pattern designer
March 8, 2023
Today we are profiling Celia Birtwell, iconic British fashion and surface pattern designer. She was studying at Salford School of Art when she met ...
New Stockist - Landmark Arts Centre
February 22, 2023
We’re profiling our new stockist, the Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington. The shop in the foyer displays the work of local artists and makers. You’...
Arthur Liberty - founder of Liberty in London
February 22, 2023
Who was Arthur Liberty (1843-1917) founder of Liberty in London? He was born in Buckinghamshire and initially worked as an apprentice draper and fa...
Owen Jones - influencer of 19th century art and taste
February 8, 2023
This month we are celebrating the birthday of Owen Jones (1809 -1874), a major influencer of 19th century art and taste.
In his twenties, he travel...
Lewis Foreman Day - leading designer of the Arts & Crafts movement
January 18, 2023
This month we are profiling Lewis Foreman Day (1845-1910) one of the leading designers of the Arts & Crafts movement. He was a founder member o...
Chiswick Creatives' Christmas Pop Up Makers Market
November 21, 2022
Our next festive event is the Pop Up Christmas Makers Market organised by @chiswickcreatives!
The Makers Market is always a big step up from an ord...
Sparkle Festive Fair 18-20 Nov 2022
November 9, 2022
Our next exciting event is the Sparkle Festive Fair at the Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington! From 18th- 21st November, meet talented makers whils...
Japan House
November 2, 2022
We recently visited Japan House in London to see all the amazing Japanese products and the exhibition of woodworking called The Carpenter's Line. T...
London Glassblowing
October 26, 2022
We recently visited the Alison Kinnaird MBE exhibition at London Glassblowing for some inspiration. Here are some beautiful and thought-provoking w...
Kaffe Fassett: The Power of Pattern
October 20, 2022
Wow, wow, wow! We went to see Kaffe Fassett: The Power of Pattern at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London. This man is an icon, creating so man...
World Cotton Day
October 7, 2022
We are conscious that the textile industry needs to do more at all levels of the supply chain to be more sustainable, which is why we choose our ma...
The Curated Collective
September 28, 2022
We are now stocking our products in The Curated Collective in Ealing Broadway. This is a fabulous shop where independent makers can sell their arti...
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