Rosemary Hallgarten: Weaving Traditional Stories into Contemporary Textiles
Working with skilled craftspeople in Peru, Brazil and Nepal, Rosemary Hallgarten weaves their stories and time-honored crafts into textiles and rugs for contemporary homes.
Preserving Craftsmanship: The Soane Britain Story
WLLW met with Soane Britain's co-founder Lulu Lytle to discuss the revival of traditional rattan weaving and the significance of heirloom furniture.
The Six Chemical Classes: Antimicrobials
We explore antimicrobials, taking a closer look at the importance of balancing their protective benefits and the risks of overuse.
Nature's Palette: Crafting Sustainable Luxury with de Le Cuona's Textiles
WLLW explores de Le Cuona's healthy and sustainable textiles with palettes and textures that evoke the natural world.
Yarn Collective's Shift to Responsible Textiles
From vibrant spice-inspired hues to ethical sourcing, discover how Yarn Collective is crafting an environmentally conscious future in textiles.
The Six Chemical Classes Series
WLLW delves into how to recognize and manage harmful chemicals in domestic products, to create informed, health-conscious homes.
Mourne Textiles: Weaving a Legacy of Craftsmanship and Sustainability
Celebrating its rich past, Mourne Textiles remains at the vanguard of innovative textile design and sustainable production in Northern Ireland.
Inside the Workshop: Studio Amos
Studio AMOS is a British craft studio led by Annemarie O'Sullivan and Tom McWalter. Their work is rooted in the ancient craft of basket making, and they grow and harvest local materials to make functional objects, furniture and lighting. Earlier in the summer, we paid them a visit.
Schotten & Hansen: Wood Flooring For Healthier, More Sustainable Homes
Schotten & Hansen combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology and their own blend of natural finishes to bring warmth and character to interiors.
The Big Picture: A Conversation with Material Cultures
Founding director Paloma Gormley sits down with WLLW to discuss the potential of bio-based materials, and how we can make meaningful progress towards a post-carbon built environment.
Material Health: Design Frontiers
In this series, the team at WLLW examines some of the latest book titles in the world of design, architecture and sustainability. We summarise the book’s main ideas and gently appraise its strengths and weaknesses. Hopefully, you’ll be enticed to pick up your own copy, or perhaps takeaways will suffice.
Clayworks: Using Natural Clay Plasters for Calm and Low-Impact Interiors
Clayworks is embracing natural materials and traditional techniques, to add depth, tonal interest and warmth to healthy homes.