Fabric of the North is delighted to announce the inaugural North is Now pop-up shop, curated by our founder Kate Baxter, and hosted by TYRO (studios) in Shipley, West Yorkshire.
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A passion for paper.
There is something incredibly comforting — and reassuringly nostalgic — about physical stationery products in a world that has become increasingly digital.
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Movement matters.
It’s widely accepted that physical activity helps boost your self esteem, sleep quality and energy levels, but what do you do if your body doesn’t fit society’s preconceived notion of a “fitness physique” and finding activewear suited to your lifestyle…
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Size-inclusive fashion for all.
In the wake of yesterday’s damning IPCC report, more people than ever are waking up to the reality of shady greenwashing tactics from big name brands, particularly in the fashion world.
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3 considered Northern brands for mindful gifting.
Black Friday ‘deals’ may be in full swing, but with many waking up to the fact that the event merely promotes unsustainable consumption, hopefully it’s a seasonal event we will soon see the back of.
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Timeless tools for your journey.
“AJOTO was born out of both love and frustration,” says co-founders of the precision engineered pen brand, Chris Holden and Marta Verdes-Montenegro.
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3 Northern candle brands to scent your home this winter.
The shortening days and descent of gloomier Northern skies can only mean one thing: candle season is upon us! The UK is one of the world’s biggest scented candle markets, with The Independent reporting in early 2019 that Brits spend…
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A sense of wellbeing, for a new age.
Self care and wellbeing have been brought to the fore in recent months, as we all grapple with life in the wake of Covid 19. One of the biggest collective takes from lockdown has been the need to prioritise self-care…
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Earth aware and made by hand.
Organic, textured, and subtle. If bold statement jewellery is not your thing, then never fear. Considered, minimal and eco-conscious adornment is also a rising trend that is surely here to stay.
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Meditations in clay.
Long before potters began crafting at the wheel, they were creating beautiful pots and clay forms using their hands, fingers, and basic tools.
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Fashion, from a different viewpoint.
Slow fashion is all about quality over quantity. The most sustainable way to shop is to build your wardrobe with timeless staples you’ll wear season after season.
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The architectural structure of weaving.
Anna-Lisa Smith runs her textile design studio from the mill town of Marsden in West Yorkshire, surrounded by the mills and canals which have formed the heart of England’s wool weaving industry for hundreds of years.
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