Showing posts with label textile. Show all posts
Showing posts with label textile. Show all posts

Monday, December 3, 2018

Vendor Profile #10: La Villa Goods

We are an ethical brand that aims to create positive social impact in El Salvador by partnering with artisans and connecting them to international markets through thoughtfully designed and curated hand-made goods, all produced under ethical standards. We are deeply involved in the production process of every piece that has been designed by our team.  

Our coconut collection includes earrings, bracelets, bangles, chokers, and necklaces, all made in partnership with Callotl Artisans, an environmental project that targets sea turtle conservation, responsible fishing and sustainable development. Thanks to Callotl, coastal communities in violence ridden areas have found new hope through work and commerce using local renewable resources that would otherwise go to waste. La Villa’s exclusive coconut collection is hand made in Costa del Sol, whose locals have limited fair employment opportunities.

Our textiles are hand-woven on traditional wooden foot looms by master artisans thus conserving cultural heritage and promoting productive activities in an at risk rural area. They include, scarves, kimonos, throws, blankets, tea-towels and placemats.  It is our goal to grow together with our partners in an on-going, fair manner.

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Vendor Profile #7 : Eleanor Rosa Felt

Tell us about your creative work and what we can expect to see at Handmade Hamilton. 

We use a high quality wool blend felt and 100% felted products to create unique botanical felt flowers, felt succulents, and home decor.   We also have a line of fun and whimsical felted pet "rocks" called "Stone Softies" where we let our creativity and imagination run wild.


What does your creative process look like?

Suzanne loves to garden and is a self-professed plant nerd.  From this perspective, we try create botanically-correct plants in the medium of felt.  We have two daughters who provide a huge source of wild and crazy ideas for our Stone Softie friends.  The whole creative process is a family affair, and we all share a lot of laughs as our creations come "alive"
What inspires you to create the work that you do?

We are environmental scientists and this is an excellent outlet to allow our creative sides to flourish.  We love to see the joy that our products bring to the faces of so many people. 

What are some of your favourite podcasts or music to listen to when you create?


Suzanne is currently listening to a podcast called Serial by This American Life and Mike has A Charlie Brown Christmas by the Vince Guaraldi Trio on a constant loop.  We also love Ray LaMontagne, The War on Drugs, Tom Petty and George Michael.






Friday, November 17, 2017

Vendor Profile: Redhead Weaver

Redhead Weaver

I am a Canadian artist and craftsperson. I have been weaving since 2005 and love it with all my heart. I love to create and explore textiles and try to create as much as I can while balancing another business called Really Great Goods.




I make my woven goods on a traditional table loom that lives in my front room and make tapestries on a variety of frame looms. Weaving is a very labour and time intensive craft that has been around since man created cloth. I feel very proud to keep the craft alive. All of my pieces are unique as I am always exploring and experimenting and like to vary each piece I make. That makes each of my pieces one of a kind and made with love and good vibrations.



As a lover and practitioner of energy healing, I put great love and loving energy into my work. Some pieces even include healing crystals. These pieces are extra special and have been made with the intention of creating a blissful space in your home or office. Let them bring you happiness and peace.

Monday, November 24, 2014

Vendor Profile: Dear Edna


 

Erin McIntosh is the one-woman show behind Dear Edna, a handmade accessories line that she designs, sews, and prints from her home in Hamilton, Ontario.  Erin is heavily influenced by the past – think florals, houndstooth and plaid; doilies and lace; brooches and pearls; high tea and happy hour.



Erin began teaching herself to sew at a young age and has fond memories of playing underneath her grandmother’s quilting frames.  However, it wasn’t until she had spent four years at university, two years abroad, and three years in Toronto that she decided to move back to her hometown, reignite her relationship with her sewing machine, and finally turn her life-long hobby into a creative business.


 


It’s no surprise that Erin is constantly inspired by the handmade tradition -- she is currently studying crochet, quilting, and needlework and is eager to find ways to incorporate them into her work. Outside of her sewing room, Erin is a copyeditor, tea fanatic, bookworm and baker.






Instagram: www.instagram/dearednashop