by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
A solid, pressing iron that came after the sadiron, made of cast iron with a flat triangular shaped plate. Once fully heated – over hot coals or the range – it would be used to press household linen and clothing, always over a damp muslin cloth. The...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
The ‘sad’ in the name is the old English word for solid, and it was, a very heavy type of flat iron pointed at both ends, used to press heavy woollen fabrics. It would be heated over the open fire or range and held over a damp cloth, the steam...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
One who makes or deals in saddles or saddlery, a master leatherworker, able to work with complex leather and therefore with all the right tools and expertise to help with any interiors project. A saddler’s involvement can be invaluable for both new and...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
A type of rough fabric bag made from hessian, jute or hemp for carrying soft items and foodstuffs. Flour sacks, hop sacks, grain sacks, and coffee sacks sacks can be recycled into smart furnishings within a deliberately rustic look for an urban setting...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
Any printed design depicting safari scenes and wild animal, especially African animals such as giraffes, elephants, zebras, big cats, crocodiles,...
