Handmade Chelsea: an oasis of handmade luxury this November. Luxury. It sometimes feels like a distant memory. Unwitting victim of the collateral damage of our modern era. Artists painstakingly crafting pieces of exquisite beauty, and customers and artisans planning unique commissions, a thing of the past. But not so fast. It only seems this way. In an arid climate where “instant gratification” and “one size fits all” appear to rule triumphant, oases of creativity and luxury can still to be found: precious places where age-old traditions are honoured and beauty can be seen, held and purchased. One such oasis, Handmade…
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Handmade Oxford inspires artisans, creativity and beauty in the wonderful Oxfordshire countryside. Handmade Oxford This summer, Handmade Oxford – The International Contemporary Craft Festival, is returning to Waterperry Gardens in Oxfordshire. Drawing together over one hundred and fifty of the UK’s finest proponents of craft, this annual event showcases stunning handmade furniture, homewares, ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, and sculpture: luxury creations as beautifully crafted as a couture dress or a Savile Row suit. Renowned for its shows and online gallery, Handmade in Britain has been at the forefront of the UK craft industry for nearly twenty years,…