handwoven
by jade
I am a handweaver based in Mendip, Somerset. I have a BA in Creative Arts from Bath Spa University and an MA in Community and Participatory Arts from Goldsmiths University. I studied handweaving at the Handweaver’s Studio in London, where weaving captured my heart.
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Handweaving
I create a range of handwoven scarves, accessories, soft furnishings and artwork, using undyed and naturally dyed regeneratively farmed Shetland and Romney wool, sourced less than 10 miles from my home, high in the Mendip Hills.
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Regenerative wool
Using holistic farming techniques and UK processors to maintain traceability throughout the fleece to yarn process, the wool that I use is truly local and sustainable. The sheep are regeneratively farmed, which means that through their continual grazing in nomadic-style flocks, they actively restore the natural biodiversity of the landscape.
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Fibreshed
I am a member of the South-West England Fibreshed, a community of textile growers and producers working together to explore and expand the production of home-grown textiles and garments as part of a healthier and regenerative textile ecosystem.
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I gratefully take commissions for scarves, soft furnishings, artwork and am happy to discuss any ideas that you may have.
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Guest Artisans
I visited the remote region of Kutch, Gujarat in India in 2015. The people, textiles and landscapes were captivating and I have maintained connections there since. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the artisans that I met had little to no income due to the sudden lack of tourism.
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The decision to showcase their beautiful, heritage textile work as part of the Handloom Room was easy. The artisans Haresh Manodhiya and Bhilal Khatri are members of the ‘United Artisans of Kutch’ collective, from where I bought directly, ensuring that the artisans are paid the fair wage that they decide reflects their master craft work.
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Guest Crafters
Alongside my creative practice, I have worked with people with learning disabilities since 2007. Showcasing work made by diverse makers remains hugely important.
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The Handloom Room brings you a curated collection of craft items made in the UK by makers working at social enterprises. Up to 60% of sales revenue from The Handloom Room goes back to the organisations supporting the makers.
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The Guest Crafters include Studio 306 CIC, Workshop 305, Poetry in Wood, Garvald Textiles, V21 Crafts and V21 Pottery.