Selvedge Stories
When is decadence vulgarity?
Guest blog post by Lisa Peachey www.lisapeachey.com What does Vivienne Westwood think is vulgar? When is a desire for excess too much? This is all explored in the Barbican's current exhibition The...
When is decadence vulgarity?
Guest blog post by Lisa Peachey www.lisapeachey.com What does Vivienne Westwood think is vulgar? When is a desire for excess too much? This is all explored in the Barbican's current exhibition The...
Modern Christmas Mascots
Guest blog post by Hetty Scrope. The John Lewis Christmas advert has become something of a British institution. The true herald of Christmas - along with perhaps the Coca Cola broadcast...
Modern Christmas Mascots
Guest blog post by Hetty Scrope. The John Lewis Christmas advert has become something of a British institution. The true herald of Christmas - along with perhaps the Coca Cola broadcast...
Santa Suits
In old Europe, St. Nicholas was a religious figure, patron saint of children. And pawnbrokers. And perfumerers. A skinny, stern saint in long robes and mitres. But not in North...
Santa Suits
In old Europe, St. Nicholas was a religious figure, patron saint of children. And pawnbrokers. And perfumerers. A skinny, stern saint in long robes and mitres. But not in North...
POLLY LEONARD LIVE ON WOMAN'S HOUR
Make sure to tune in to radio 4's Woman's Hour Christmas Special at 10am on 23 December to hear Selvedge founder Polly Leonard discussing textiles at Christmas. ergdsx ergdsx Fabric Christmas decorations, Santa...
POLLY LEONARD LIVE ON WOMAN'S HOUR
Make sure to tune in to radio 4's Woman's Hour Christmas Special at 10am on 23 December to hear Selvedge founder Polly Leonard discussing textiles at Christmas. ergdsx ergdsx Fabric Christmas decorations, Santa...
The Longest Night
Lighting your room with candles is one small recompense for long, dark winter evenings – thankfully with today being the winter solstice more light is on its way. In the meantime,...
The Longest Night
Lighting your room with candles is one small recompense for long, dark winter evenings – thankfully with today being the winter solstice more light is on its way. In the meantime,...
Looking ahead
With the Winter Solstice on 21st December promising us longer days ahead, we're making plans for summer. From block-printing, through apothecary to mask-making we will be running a range of courses...
Looking ahead
With the Winter Solstice on 21st December promising us longer days ahead, we're making plans for summer. From block-printing, through apothecary to mask-making we will be running a range of courses...
