‘Never discourage anyone…who continually makes progress, no matter how slow’.
With trumpets, fanfare and a quote from Plato CHERCHBI comes strolling into the 21st Century. Yes, we’re finally on Facebook. Click here to become a fan and follow all the latest goings on.
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We’re happy to announce an upcoming collaboration by two-thirds of the un-fold collective. The Kendal Upholstery Shop will be CHERCHBI’s new home in Kendal from Thursday 25th March 2010.
Adam was concerned that being based in Kendal without a shop window was a little frustrating for CHERCHBI customers. When Stuart and partner Rachel opened The Kendal Upholstery Shop last year they created an interiors retail space unique to the Lake District. We all thought CHERCHBI would fit very well. The entire CHERCHBI collection will be showcased in this wonderful environment alongside furniture, fabrics and home accessories by Mulberry, Kenzo, Marimekko and Lush Designs, as well as Kendal Upholstery’s own Humpties collection. Esteemed company indeed. It will also be possible to meet the folks behind Kendal Upholstery and CHERCHBI by making at appointment at the shop.
CHERCHBI will launch in The Kendal Upholstery Shop Thursday 25th March 2010.
The Kendal Upholstery Shop, 11-13 New Shambles, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4TS. 01539 733 901. Open Wednesday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Closed Sunday to Tuesday but call 01539 739 343 for an appointment. Please see map below for directions or click this link for a high quality printable PDF.
Rachel Kelly’s acclaimed rug design ESTA for Habitat has been reissued for 2010 in new ‘lint’ colourway.
Available from Habitat stores www.habitat.co.uk
We would like to thank all visitors to this years craft market, it was a great weekend. Our thanks also to the exhibitors who donated a wonderful range of gifts for the prize draw.
This year proceeds of the draw went to Kendal Mountain Rescue they raised over £500 from ticket sales over the weekend.
We are really pleased to announce that Soprano Rachel Little will be performing at various times during this years christmas show. Times will be posted shortly.
CHERCHBI moved to London this week. We attended the House & Gardens Spirit of Christmas fair at Kensington Olympia. Some lovely comments on the collection from those west London folks and a great reaction to the bags, belts and scarves. The new 1571 Herdwick Cap deserves a special mention as this received a ‘highly commended’ in the show gift awards. The awards were judged by Sophie Goodwin of the London Evening Standard and also featured in her tweed story in Fridays ES magazine. www.thisislondon.co.uk. Here’s the stand & award.
In the new year I will be heading down to The Royal College of Art to exhibit at Ceramic Art London 2010. Find me at stand No. 24 !
Little-Childs part of Iain Childs Design are In London this weekend showcasing their new range of furniture at Earls Court.
We’ll post some images when it gets underway.
Four new CHERCHBI scarves, the result of a collaboration with Lakes-based artist Tricia Lyon.
The first pair of designs were created from her original inked illustrations of Dipsacus sativus or Teasel. The plant can be found growing wild in hedgerows across Britain. For centuries the spiny flower head was used to card wool prior to spinning, and to create a nap effect on the finished woven cloth.
The second of designs incorporates original inked illustrations of Polypodium vulgare, a wild fern found in the shaded rocks and dry stone walls of the Lake District. Tricia’s keen interest in the flora of the area is apparent in this beautifully detailed work.
Made from a double layer of quality satin silk, this large scarf has a luxurious weight and feel. It is printed on both sides ensuring the vibrancy of colour and pattern is visible however it is worn. Cherchbi silks are printed and finished in Macclesfield, Cheshire. The town has had close involvement with the silk trade since the 17th century and is considered the home of the English silk industry.
You can see and read more about these scarves on cherchbi.com very soon.
