by Heather Luke | Jun 20, 2015
Classical design patterns which combine the rules and proportions or illustrate ancient Greek and Roman architecture. An art period in which most Roman art was influenced by the ancient Greeks’ style, leading to a 500...
by Heather Luke | Jun 20, 2015
Most usually called oiled wool, it is any wool that has been allowed to retain its natural lanolin, spun to knit or weave waterproof, outdoor clothing, especially used for knitting jumpers and coats for crofters, islander fishermen and...
by Heather Luke | Jun 20, 2015
A wall covering made of natural fibres and glued to a paper or fabric backing, typically hand woven in East Asia. Its textured, uneven lines give a natural, architectural interest in both rustic and urban settings. The many qualities and colours offer plenty of choice...
by Heather Luke | Jun 20, 2015
A soft form of carbon that comes in varying densities, and is commonly used as the dark grey lead in our pencils. In furnishings, it denotes a colour that is the softer, and often more acceptable face of...
by Heather Luke | Jun 20, 2015
Grain sacks made of jute and hessian carry our goods from one side of the world to the other. They are totally biodegradable and durable, so that they often have second and third lives as gardening and building sacks, before being used as compost and ultimately...
