Articles — vintage textiles

Our latest spotlight is with the wonderful and inspiring Olivia White-Hamilton aka @olpol_and_co, who is based in Dorset and mainly works on residential projects throughout the UK.  Having spent childhood holidays on the West of Scotland, she incorporates her love of landscapes/seascapes into her work.  As we know, sustainability in this industry is a key factor for me and Olivia also supports British craftsmen and sources materials etc from responsible suppliers - hurrah!  How do you go about incorporating vintage textiles into your work? Oh sooo many ways! The tougher vintage textiles make lovely upholstery fabrics and rugs. The more...

I have been lucky enough to pick the brains of interior designer/instagram extraordinaire Jonna Schreibman aka @themaximalistdreamer. With a passion for the 'more is more' theory and a dedication for always utilising vintage textiles in every project, I knew Jonna would provide us with lots of pearls of wisdom. For more inspo be sure to follow her on instagram and you'll find yourself lost in beautiful interiors right away!  How do you go about incorporating them into your work?In our library we have a collection of vintage textiles that we've gathered over the years. When the time comes to making...

Carley Summers launched her namesake full service interior design studio out of the belief, and first-hand experience, that the home has the potential to inspire healing, safety and growth.  The spaces she designs are rooted in the stories and individual identities of her clients and use an abundance of vintage textiles. Carley has recently released the wonderful book “Sacred Spaces” which is a gorgeous collection of photographs featuring profiles of everyday people and their beautiful homes, which they created out of their trials, healing and victories. It’s an absolute must read and will leave you desperate to create your very...

Penny Worrall is a fountain of knowledge and expert in sourcing stunning Vintage Woven Textiles from around the world.  From simple European hemps crafted by dedicated farmers to the intricate dowry textiles woven by talented women in the Chinese Minority groups; each piece is a testament to the richness of human craftsmanship and ancestral stories. Penny masterfully and conscientiously transforms these wonderful textiles into beautiful pieces for the modern home, such as stunning cushions and lampshades, as well as utilising them as striking pieces of wall art. Here Penny generously shares some of her fascinating knowledge of textiles with us... @penny_worrall How...