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
December 10, 2009
Christmas Market
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.
November 14, 2009
Soprano Rachel Little
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.
November 8, 2009
CHERCHBI at House & Gardens Spirit of Christmas, London
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.
October 29, 2009
James Hake at Ceramic Art London 2010
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 !
October 14, 2009
Little-childs showing at Earls Court
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.
October 8, 2009
New CHERCHBI scarves with Tricia Lyon illustration
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.
September 24, 2009
Christmas Show Returns
The Unfold collective are delighted to announce the return of their Christmas Craft and Design Market this coming December 2009.
More details shortly…..
September 24, 2009
Charity Sale update
A quick update on the Charity Sale weekend in Ulverston. The weekend event raised over £600 for the Rumic Foundation Trust through sales of the Cherchbi collection and subsequent donations generated, and also from pledged donations during the Preview Evening on Friday.
