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History and other gems...
The cushion has been around for a very long time and has developed from the original rather hard leather seat cover first used in Manor houses and Castles to become one of the must have designer item used by interior designers worldwide.
Cushions have been used in noble homes and palaces for centuries. The earliest records can be found in the inventories of great palaces and manor houses as early as the middle ages. read more...
The Origins of Harris Tweed
Harris Tweed is a unique fabric hand-woven by the islanders on Scotland’s Isles of Harris, Lewis, Uist, and Barra, using local wool and vegetable dyes. Despite its rustic roots, this unusual cloth has risen to international fame. Known for its distinctive flecks of colour and peculiar scent, produced by the lichen dyes known as “crottle,” Harris Tweed is as much a material as it is a fascinating story about tradition, community, collaboration, and heritage. read more...
Bags of Style
Throughout history, bags have been made both for practical use and also valued as symbolic devices. Their design or decoration can often reveal something about the wearer, whether it be their profession, their aspirations or social status.