In the second part of my look back over Made in Clerkenwell Winter I wanted to show some designers who make things that are a bit more eco friendly. Like many I use recycled packing and use non conflict silver from Cooksons gold, So I wanted to highlight other designers who are either sourcing materials in the UK using sustainable textiles or have environmental ethical values at the centre of their collections.
Kate Rawlinson makes a range of accessories and lifestyle products. She combines hand written stories with gardens, forests and whimsical characters to create timeless and charming pieces. I picked up a couple of her things for Christmas presents :)
Anna Alicia makes gorgeous accessories using Debbie Bliss Eco range cotton wool and vintage findings and handmade porcelain beads. I managed to do an art-swap with a pair of my green enamel studs for a hand knitted Eagle Necklace in dusk blue. Which I was very pleased about.)
I also met award winning ethical designer Feng Ho who uses a range of sustainable textiles such as bamboo, soy, organic cotton and hemp. End-of-line textiles from British fabric merchants are also utilised in her creations. Feng Ho’’s bespoke range of inspiring womenswear is hand-crafted in her Oxford based studio.
It always so nice to meet New people especially when they are making such beautiful and interesting things, I can’t wait to see what is in store for next year.