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‘ Libby Tomey is a knitted textile designer working to create inspirational, stylish and individualised pieces which will stand the test of time.
‘ Jaded by the ethics of mass-production, people are looking for something a bit more special, which has been made with care, and will last and be valued for longer. Designs are inspired by vintage patterns, bold contemporary shapes and colours, and the natural world; in particular, the Scottish landscape. In the collection, you will find the fun and the colourful, juxtaposed with the alluring and stylish. ‘
‘ It is exciting to be using traditional methods of hand knitting, an ancient craft which has been sidelined by the desire for speed and cheapness. Knitting is a slow craft, and makes us change our pace of life. Each design takes about two weeks to perfect, and only a few of each design are made.
All products are handmade from start to finish, using only the finest materials; pure wool, cotton, organic tweed, alpaca, merino. About half of the products are produced by local knitters. Yarn and patterns are delivered by hand, and picked up in the same way so the carbon footprint is zero! The rest of the products are made by a women’s community group in China. Women are paid a good wage, and the work is vital for them to help them improve their lives.‘
‘ All products are named after friends, as a testament to their importance in this enterprise, and adding a fun element of surprise for each when new designs are added.‘
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