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The Handloom Room
Jul 26, 20212 min read
What is Ajrakh - and what makes ours extra special?
Ajrakh is a distinctive form of woodblock-printing from the Sindh region of Pakistan and North West India. It celebrates natural forms...
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The Handloom Room
Jun 23, 20212 min read
Gujarati Sunday Lunch
Spiced peanut and chickpea flour stuffed aubergines were what we had the pleasure of tucking into last Sunday for lunch. And completely...
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The Handloom Room
Apr 21, 20212 min read
Who Made My Fabric - for Fashion Revolution Week
The fashion and textiles industry is one of the most polluting and wasteful industries. Seeking out alternative approaches to textile...
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The Handloom Room
Apr 9, 20212 min read
Something to Dress Up For - in Mustard & Indigo
A trip to the hairdresser! A meal out! A drink with a friend! A...wedding?! We are slowly getting there, and after months of freezing,...
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The Handloom Room
Mar 24, 20213 min read
Hello South West England Fibreshed!
I am really delighted to have recently become a member of the South West England Fibreshed. Fibreshed, if you haven't heard of it, is a...
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The Handloom Room
Feb 25, 20213 min read
In Conversation with: V21 Pottery
I was so happy to discover the work of V21 Pottery a couple of years ago. Their handcrafted ceramic collections are innovative and always...
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The Handloom Room
Feb 1, 20213 min read
Valentine's Day Edit
The first of February is somehow upon us! If you are looking for something unique to surprise a loved one with this Valentine's Day,...
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The Handloom Room
Jan 23, 20212 min read
Fernhill Farm x Truly Mendip
It’s always such a pleasure to go to Fernhill Farm for a re-stock of wool. There will invariably be a herd of sheep passing by, a couple...
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The Handloom Room
Jan 6, 20212 min read
Why Wool
In such chilly times, wool is by far the best fibre to call on to keep yourself warm. It is 100% natural, renewable and biodegradable. As...
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The Handloom Room
Dec 29, 20202 min read
Farewell to Farrington's!
While it was a bit of a bold (some may say unwise!) decision to open a pop-up shop in the midst of a pandemic, I am ever so glad that I...
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The Handloom Room
Dec 11, 20204 min read
In Conversation with: the United Artisans of Kutch
In 2015, I had the absolute pleasure of meeting and spending a few days with Kuldip Gadhvi, through his award-winning responsible tourism...
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The Handloom Room
Dec 1, 20203 min read
In Conversation with: Studio 306 Collective CIC
I've had the pleasure of working with Studio 306 Collective since 2015, when I first started collecting work made by people facing social...
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The Handloom Room
Nov 21, 20202 min read
Hello from The Handloom Room
Hey there! You may or may not know that this site used to be called The Craft Unit. It was a little online store showcasing carefully...
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