Green Earth Department Store - Pop Up Thursday 17th Nov 6-9pm - Launch night with drinks and nibbles. Friday 18th and Saturday 19th Nov 10-6pm.
A festive Pop up bringing together an incredible line up of local creatives @intwosandthrees @dickvincent, @greenearhflowers, @cakesthatmelmakes, @pen.y.bont_ceramics, @palmandndluna. We are so excited to be returning to this lovely, collaborative event, its a great way to meet your local independent crafters and collectors of design led goods.
Folded Knitted Throws
Sophie Home products have now joined us at Cup + Cloth. She creates bright, bold design led knitted textiles for the modern home. Since December 2019, for every throw or baby blanket bought from Sophie Home, retail and wholesale, they have bought an emergency blanket for a refugee in partnership with Choose Love, the world's first store that sells real products for refugees.
Over the years they have bought over 4000 emergency blankets. As of 2022, they will be donating 5% of our profits to this amazing charity which supports refugees in their greatest time of need.
British Colour Standard Candle No 2, placed in the Metal Candle holders available in the store.
We are super excited to bring to you our latest candle range by British Colour Standard, what these guys know about colour is incredible. The art/design team of Jackie Piper & Victoria Whitbread have a shared love of colour & material exploration. Discovering an old colour dictionary in an Oxfam shop began a journey to re-establish this long forgotten brand.
A treasure trove of colour & rich history first established 1931. Out of use since the 1950’s, they acquired & accurately scanned original colour dictionaries. A digital colour reader established a profile for the many hundreds of colours created and logged in the 1930’s and these original colours & names are used in their current collections. Derived and inspired from nature, flora & fauna, as well as semi-precious stones & spices, the main collections include many historic & special Royal colours, designed and used for coronations & special events.
Aiming to be the go-to brand for colour in the home for paint & interior accessories as well as championing eco, sustainable & Fair Trade products within their collections. Established 1931, now 21st Century ready.
You will find a concise collection of candles, metal candle holders and eco market bags in the store.
We are so pleased to announce an incredible range of ceramics from Asterisque based in Murcia on the Spanish coast. Estafania’s pieces seek an 'organic geometry' in the forms and the mixture of textures and colours, being the result of a personal journey that began on the Spanish Mediterranean coast and takes her to different universes of land, words, landscapes and images. Her way of working consists of making each piece completely by hand, without using molds or a wheel, usually applying different textures to the pieces and experimental glazes that she prepares herself. Find her work in New In.
Asterisque Brutal ceramic range.
We were very flattered that American based House Specialist Redfin reached out across the ocean to ask Cup + Cloth for any tips and advice on how to use textiles at home. Ways to change the narrative of a room with some clever placement of the soft furnishing kind. Check us out at number 11.
September 2, 2021 by Ryan Castillo
Incorporating textiles into your home is an easy way to add a touch of elegance to your interior design. More so, unique pieces can introduce color in a way that your home has never seen before and serve as a focal point that guests are sure to ask about. There are many methods of creating textiles from knitting to weaving. However, one thing remains true: textiles are sure to bring beauty to any space.
If you are looking to add textiles to your home, we’re here to help. We reached out to experts across North America, from West Chester, PA to Fernie, BC, to give us their best tips. From decorating your walls with a nordic rya rug to having a custom piece created, keep reading to see what they had to say.
The time-honored, meditative process of weaving induces a calm tranquility that is also invigorating – generating a series of energies that are transmitted from the maker into the artwork and projected outward. Colors, textures, materials, imagery, composition, and design elements are meant to resonate with our own personalities, make our hearts sing, and be the star of every décor. – Pamela Palma Designs
Whether it’s a handmade weaving, felted sculpture, or colorful basket, homeowners should be aware that textile fibers can fade in direct sunlight. Not all colors are created equal or lightfast (how well a color holds up under sunlight) and your grandmother’s quilt may easily fade in the front bay window with enough exposure. Collectors can be assured their textile treasure will stay vibrant and true with a little decorating forethought. – Shana Kohnstamm
Textiles on walls are a great way to add interest but they also have a practical use of insulating and soundproofing.. Hanging a textile on the wall can be a statement and provide that extra bit of coziness in living areas and the bedroom. There are some wonderful artists working in contemporary textiles so visit your local art and design museums for inspiration. – Mardi Nowak
When choosing the materials for a textile project in your home, you’ll want to consider the wear and tear your finished project will receive. For example, a throw blanket will probably be touched, snuggled, and washed on a regular basis, so you’ll want to use a durable yarn or material that doesn’t pill or fray. But a project such as a wall hanging, which would receive little to no wear-and-tear, can be made with more intricate or delicate materials. – Em’s Fiber Arts
Whether antique or newly made, consider displaying your quilts draped over the rungs of antique ladders, over the top of a banister, or across the arm of a chair to add a splash of color to any area. Quilts can add a cozy feel to any room or make a dramatic statement through their geometric patterns and colors. – Kimberly Einmo
Hanging a quilt on the wall is a wonderful way to fill up a large space and add a colorful work of art. Keep in mind that textiles, such as fabric in a quilt, fade in the sunlight. To extend the life of the colors in the textiles, avoid placing or hanging them in direct sunlight. – The Quilt Patch by Tori
Art quilts make beautiful and unique wall displays while adding instant warmth and comfort when incorporating textiles into your home. They help muffle sounds to prevent noise from carrying from one area to another making them ideal in today’s open concept living. People hang quilts to capture textures, patterns, and colors that only fibers can provide. – Sally Manke Fiber Art
Become part of the rya rug revival as this fiber art dating back to Viking days (and a midcentury modern heyday) is now making a comeback. A kit includes all the traditional wool supplies you need to make your own in the size and design you choose. – Byrdcall Studio
Use a large-scale macrame wall hanging as a statement piece in your living room, or utilize macrame plant hangers to brighten your space with plants. Macrame is versatile, so experiment with different colors/textures to best fit your interior decor. – Knots of Art
Add a crocheted piece to your home such as a beautiful and cozy granny square blanket that adds a pop of color to your living room or delicate decorations such as wall hangings, baskets, mobiles, or stuffed toys. You can also try the indoor plant trend by styling your vases with crocheted cotton covers. Lastly, consider personalizing your own outdoor space with hand-stitched projects like cushion covers and rugs made with durable outdoor yarn. – Elisa’s Crochet
Don’t just stick to new fabrics in your interiors. Incorporating vintage textiles into your home such as antique rugs will add a point of interest and a little more soul to a room. They work particularly well in modern spaces as a contrast to the sleek hard lines of contemporary homes. – Cup and Cloth
Try to have a color scheme in mind, but be open to various textures and patterns as these will give your space more depth and character. It’s great to support local artists when supplying your home with textile pieces. Many artists will create a custom piece just for you which will make your home decor even more unique. – Distill Creative
Yarn isn’t just for scarves and sweaters. Consider taking up tapestry weaving and create gorgeous modern wall art or knit chunky pillows and throws for the sofa. Have a huge yarn stash? Don’t hide it away in plastic bins in the garage – set it out in baskets around your home. You can even make seasonal decor by choosing themed colors to display. – Cast Away Yarn Shop
You can arrange the furniture and build around it with different textures, colors, and accessories such as quilted wall hangings, throws, cushions, table runners, and more. These additional elements could make a room more welcoming and cohesive, as well as elevate the feel, mood, and aesthetics of a space. For example, if you would like your living room to be all about lounging around and feeling cozy, center your room around the couch, and introduce quilted throws and cushions to make it more inviting. – The Weekend Quilter
If your furniture, walls, and floor coverings lean toward neutrals, choose pillows, throws, and wall art with a lot of texture and color. If your interior is bold, accessorize with a quieter palette. Use a similar approach when the seasons change: cold weather is perfect for chunky, snuggly, large-scale items; when the weather warms up, delicate creations cool things down. – Sharon Silverman
We are very happy to showcase our new sculptural earring collection by Zilio Studio. An independent woman owned company, based in the UK make each piece to order. Purposely cutting down on waste whilst using a process and material choice that’s a conscious reflection of their values on sustainability. They encourage people to invest in fewer, well-made and durable pieces that will become modern heirlooms. The range provides affordable luxury with impact, that’s accessible to everybody.
Noite Earring in Olive by Zilio Studio.
The range comes in Cobalt, Olive, Coal and Porcelain. Earring by Zilio Studio.
Kantha means two things, patched cloth and the style of stitch. It refers to both the tradition of producing these unique quilted blankets by making something useful and alluring out of discarded and unused items. As well as the craft and stitch itself, a small, straight running stitch specially in Bengali embroidery.
The Kantha throws and quilts you see today have evolved out of a rich tradition. For many centuries, Bengali women living in the poorest regions have produced Kantha quilts and cushions as a way to cheaply reuse old fabric. In Bangladesh, old cloth is said to have protective qualities. Think about how you feel when you touch vintage fabric past down in your family, it carries so many emotions and can, quite literally, feel like a warm hug full of memories and positive feelings. We have stumbled across some lovely examples of Kantha quilts that will look great in any contemporary or traditional home setting. Perfect for adding a layer to a bed or sofa, and work really well as a table cover or hung on a wall. Check the range out in New In in the store.
Lockdown for many of us was a tough time, it was also a time to reflect on ourselves and explore different avenues. Rekha did just that, originally from Liverpool and an architect now based in Glasgow, she decided to use the time to test design ideas on a small scale. Her collection of Jesmonite objects were born. We have taken a small range of her wonderful intensely coloured candle holders for the store. Find this lovely collection in New IN on Cup + Cloth.
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We are so pleased to bring to you this incredible collection by creator Vic Wright, a sculptor from North West England. She studied Fine Art at the University of Humberside and now works from her studio in Manchester. Typically Vic’s work takes the form of casts. Using a base of sustainable casting cement different materials such as metal powders and pigments are added. When drying this results in different textures, colours and surfaces. Vic has an explorative approach to her work. She wants to capture the differences between contrasting elements, to create a visual language between materials. Her work evokes the natural world, only amplified, distorted and moulded to give new context. Vic is influenced in how nature displays beauty in difference. Her interest in using industrial materials create delicate tactile results, which is a common thread throughout her work. Vic has recently had a successful solo show at the prestigious Paul Smith shop in London and you can now find her beautifully concise collection at Cup + Cloth.
We love it when we see our products in a lovely glossy magazine, and to be featured in such a beautiful one such as House & Gardens is such a treat. Check out the wonderful Mari Masot 2 part vessels, perfect for bringing the outside garden in. Thanks to Remy Mishon - Decorative stylist for including us in this lovely feature.
We have a new ceramics range joining the collection. Brutes Ceramics are based in London, designer Emma de Clercq has created these wonderfully tactile and practical drinking vessels from stoneware, finished in semi matt speckled glaze. The various organic handle detail gives each vessel a unique character whilst providing a wonderful safe hold when drinking your favourite espresso or tipple.
Having always loved photography from editorial work to striking photojournalism, we are so happy to debut the work of our new artist Carolina Sepulveda. A photographer originally from Portugal, now residing in Manchester, she began to explore photography around the age of 16, and started by taking shots of friends, helping them build better relationships with their bodies. At 18 years old she held her first exhibition of street photography, and started self publishing fanzines of her work and showing in exhibitions all over Portugal. With a wandering spirit she moved around a lot, and in 2019 decided to come to Manchester for the first time and feel in love, so in love that she stayed. Carolinas work is compelling, she captures moments in time, making the mundane joyous and beautiful. The series of work we are debuting is titled THE WEST END OF EUROPE, a collection of limited edition diptych photographs, studying moments in her travels. Find her work in the Art section in the store.
The West End of Europe - To Remember 1 by Carolina Sepulveda
Our Bright bobble rug went all the way to Dublin last week and the family dog has given its approval.
Another Earth tone bobble rug pictured in its new home in Macclesfield, fitting perfectly into this cosy snug. Thanks Giles for this lovely shot, we love to see our items in their forever place.
We usually source our products by dealing direct with makers, however sometimes we source items via Danish suppliers who commission work from artisans in India. They give back to the community by sponsoring the Nai Disha ( Hindi for new direction ) project in New Dehli, supporting more than 450 children and families live a better, independent life. Its vital for us as a company that goods are created in safe working environments and fair wages are given. This provides us and you the customer peace of mind, where social consciousness is so important in these uncertain times,
New Autumn range at Cup + Cloth
Here’s the bright Ziggy rug looking mighty fine in this gorgeous room in Rossendale. The lovely slate floor in the perfect base for the hand woven Ukrainian rug. Keep the photos coming in of items you bought from us.
Rossendale home with our bright Ziggy rug.
Mari Masot ceramics have joined us on the Cup + Cloth line up, how happy are we to welcome this incredible collection to the store! American born designer and Barcelona dwelling, Marissa McInturff has a background in Architecture which is clearly evident in her work, brutal, substantial and those lines! The small batches produced strike a balance Mari says “between the traditional nature of the medium and the industrial architecture around her” .
Colour block two piece vessels by Mari Masot.
Buff + Coal ceramic range, in two pieces by Mari Masot.
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Here are 2 of our rugs residing in their new home in East Sussex, don’t they look splendid? We worked closely with the customer and maker, together on the custom order. Morgain requested certain colours and a specific size to fit her requirements, Olga, our maker was very willing and made them both perfectly. We love it when we see our products in their new place. Remember we can make custom sizes and colours to fit your home. Just email us and we can discuss further.
Flash bobble rug sitting proud under the dining table in the customers home in East Sussex.
Ziggy rug in the cosy living space in East Sussex.
We are so happy to introduce the Moment Cup by the talented Scottish based designer Steph Liddle. Steph makes these gorgeous ceramic mugs out of slipcast stoneware and hand paints the most perfect continuous line and tops them with silicone lids for easy transport of your hot drinks of choice. Coffee or tea on the move never looked so stylish.
