Our homes are at the heart of everything we do, and as we move into the crisp air and evening walks of autumn, we can take inspiration from the quiet moments outdoors and reflect them within the textures, colours, and ambiance of our interiors.
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Launched in lockdown: 8 small business success stories to inspire
From candle makers to ceramic designers, we meet the entrepreneurs who tapped into their creativity amid the crisis 14/05/2021
When the lockdown struck in early 2020, many in the creative industries found themselves unemployed and unsure of what the future held for their previous professions. But for some, this proved to be an unexpected opportunity to explore new avenues, follow long-held dreams and embark on a fresh start.
We talked to the owners of eight small businesses about their journey so far…
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Having completed a successful crowdfunding campaign for the original project,
Bristol Cloth , founder Babs Behan and her team have just made England s first locally grown sustainable cashmere.
The limited-edition scarves were spun and dyed in Yorkshire and woven in Bristol. Botanical Inks has partnered with Bowmont UK, a specialist Mongolian-grade Cashmere farm in Devon.
The whole production process is rooted in history. Fabric is dyed with traditional English heritage dyes which have been used for centuries in old England, says Babs Behan, the founding director of Bristol Cloth project & Botanical Inks. I used organic indigo leaf, which is the highest value natural dye in the world due to its complicated and laborious extraction, she explains.