Design blog featuring arts, crafts, fashion and culture
I recently read a forum post on pricing handmade goods and started wondering ‘why should a person buy handmade?’ You could say it is because handmade is:
- Unique and/or individual
- Well-made and/or high quality
- A high level of innovation
- Fair labour practices
- Traditional skills are used
However, I disagree that these are good[.....]
Sue Blackwell’s book sculptures have the sort of fragile beauty that is both compelling and disturbing. She describes her processes as ‘irreversible’ and ‘destructive’ to ‘reflect on the precariousness of the world we inhabit and the fragility of our life, dreams and ambitions’.
The story telling aspect and the mellow lighting of some of the[.....]
Ornamental Things is four years old this Summer. They are celebrating in style with new designs, a new studio and a super duper sale. There’s a whopping 30% off everything on their website. Just type in FOURYEARS during the checkout process. The sale ends on 10th July.
So what are you waiting[.....]
Manchester Craft Mafia is a group of crafty businesses dedicated to supporting and sharing a creative, maverick spirit of crafting in Manchester, Greater Manchester and beyond. They’re craft and proud and looking for new members.
There are a number of benefits of joining the group, including promotion through their website and press releases, supplier discounts, member[.....]
Illustrator Sarah McNeil has created these colourful bird brooches. Each one is hand drawn, hand cut and carefully pieced together. Many of the birds are native to New Zealand, Australia and South America and their intricate markings have been faithfully reproduced.
Shop at www.funiscool.etsy.com.
Many moons ago I was a temp. And it was bloomin’ hard work, I can tell you. But also kind of fun. I was always meeting new people and got to work on a variety of interesting projects. Jewellery design company Temporary Secretary definitely embodies this side of the job. [.....]
Have you got something to say on the subject of independent designers, makers, artists and crafters?
Is there a forthcoming craft fair or design show that you would like to promote? Would you like to have your say on a particular hot topic? Did you attend a recent event and would like to share[.....]
I managed to grab a few hours out of the office yesterday, to visit Design Show Liverpool. The show doesn’t close until tomorrow and if you’re in the area, I’d highly recommend it.
The exhibits cover three floors of the Contemporary Urban Centre and include fashion, glass, lighting, eco products, jewellery, accessories, homewares and furniture.[.....]
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