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This kitsch Madonna handbag is just one of a number of unusual finds at Big Red Bow. Handcrafted by Heather Kostal Originals, it is made from an original 45 rpm record sleeve which has been fused with surface washable vinyl.
Another unusual find is the postage stamp mirror (above right) made by Molly Montgomery.[.....]
I was intrigued by Antony Cummins’ portrayal of the fairytale character ‘Sleeping Beauty’ (above left). In the story Beauty is pricked by a spinning wheel and falls asleep for 100 years. She is awoken by a handsome prince and they all live happily ever after. Antony’s depiction of the character represents how[.....]
Lucy Cassidy is the Shirt Maker. She has been sewing since she was eight years old, a skill that she picked up from her grandmother. Working from her old Singer sewing machine she creates beautifully hand crafted, seventeenth century shirts. Think New Romantics, White Goths and Swashbuckling Pirates.
The shirts are[.....]
The other day I was getting ready to go into town. I grabbed my bag, purse and umbrella and spent the next few minutes rearranging everything to try and squeeze in my book. I’ve gone through the same ritual on previous occasions, usually when I was on the last minute. I[.....]
I have recently taken up knitting and was fascinated to discover knitwear label Dasmarca. Dasmarca was set up in 2003 by knitwear designer Bidyut Das. Bidyut grew up in the remote hilly province of Tripura (northern India), where he was surrounded by a community of weavers and knitters. After studying[.....]
These sweet little characters are super cute with a wicked twist. Tsai-Fi create original characters and build a range of accessories around them. They even have their own stories. My favourites are the Sea-shes (above left) which live a life of boozy indulgence in the Smashed-Sea.
These intriguing characters appear[.....]
Since graduating back in 2003, Natalie Williamson has been very busy. As well as being a high school teacher, she has also found time for life modelling, photography and textiles. Much of her inspiration has stemmed from her travels, particularly her trip to Gran Canaria where the cacti and exotic plants[.....]
The Charlotte Keating England collections are made up of soft, feminine separates with subtle design details and elegant fabrics and embellishments. The styles are contemporary with a timeless appeal.
Charlotte describes her garments as ‘transeasonal’. They are available to buy for as long as fabric supplies allow. You can keep adding to[.....]
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