{"id":2852,"date":"2019-07-08T16:22:34","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T15:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2852"},"modified":"2021-02-21T14:43:53","modified_gmt":"2021-02-21T14:43:53","slug":"a-handmade-revolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/inspiration-and-theory\/a-handmade-revolution","title":{"rendered":"A Handmade Revolution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The handmade economy in the UK is thriving. A report by the\nCrafts Council back in 2014 revealed there were over 11,000 craft businesses in\nthe UK employing 43,000 people. The craft contribution to the economy is in the\nbillions; and it is fair to assume these figures have only grown since then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Websites like Etsy, Folksy and Not on the High Street have\ngiven customers direct access to millions of talented makers around the world.\nOff the internet, craft fairs are booming and open studio events are so\nfrequent, you could attend one every month. Bath has its own thriving community\nof designers, makers and artists as well as a monthly artisan market in Queen\nSquare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And even better, handmade items tend to be sustainable by\nnature! So if sustainability and knowing the origin of the items you buy is\nimportant to you, check out these fabulous local artisans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cobalt and Stone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image: Courtesy of\nCobalt and Stone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarah makes beautiful ceramics in the heart of Bath. Every\nsingle piece is made by Sarah herself using a limited colour palette for\nultimate mix-and-match enjoyment. Her pieces fuse traditional and modern looks\nfor classic designs that will endure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

cobaltandstone.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ginger and Tweed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image: Courtesy of\nGinger and Tweed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ginger and Tweed produce handcrafted homewares from their\ncottage in Wiltshire. Their beautiful timber products have masses of rustic\ncharm. You can shop a thoughtful edit of furniture and accessories online,\ncommission something bespoke, or visit them at the monthly Bath Artisan Market.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.gingerandtweed.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belle Isle Botanicals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image: Courtesy of Belle\nIsle Botanicals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candles and skin care products made with love using 100%\nvegan and cruelty free ingredients. Each candle is handmade to order (no\nwaste!), individually poured and decorated with pressed flowers. Their lip\nbalms and body butters are made from all natural ingredients and packaged in\nmetal or glass containers. Belle Isle Botanicals donate 10% of all profits to\ncharity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

belleislebotanicals.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The handmade economy in the UK is thriving. A report by the Crafts Council back in 2014 revealed there were over 11,000 craft businesses in the UK employing 43,000 people. The craft contribution to the economy is in the billions; and it is fair to assume these figures have only grown since then. Websites like…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2855,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2852","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-inspiration-and-theory"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t