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9 cozy nature-inspired hand-knit sweaters

We are just so excited to introduce you to our newest series, "A Handmade Tale", where we will attempt to visualise some of our favorite novels through the inspiring work of artists and artisans. 🤍

“Popisho” by Leone Ross, was such an easy choice as a debut novel. Ross has created an unforgettable world with the use of a lyrical, vibrant and earthy narrative that easily brings the magical characters of Popisho, a make believe Caribbean-like island, to life.

“Everyone in Popisho was born with a little something… The local name for it was cors. Magic, but more than magic. A gift, nah? Yes. From the gods: a thing that felt so inexpressibly your own.”

Bringing the novel to life: This stunning painting, "Nurtured by nature, Nurtured by mother" by Kylie Marume, is one in a collection of diverse artisans we think evoke the magical world of Popisho. Head on over to Locorum.eu for the full picture 🥰

We have a stack of books waiting to share with you! What books have inspired you recently? 📚
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What a winding road this week has been!

We hope you enjoyed our new features! We've had a lot of fun putting them together and if all goes well, we will be introducing you to new artisans under these titles each week. 💛

1. “Hand to Home” -- how handmade products can make any nook in your home shine.

2. “The Considered Closet” -- handmade fashion and the slow-fashion movement.

3. “Meet the Makers” where we delve deeper into the lives and practices of the makers themselves.

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4. A Handmade Tale - a work in progress but hope to share it soon! - a visual exploration of a novel we love through art and handcrafted objects.

We would love to know what you think so far! ☺️

And in case you don't want to miss out on any future features, please do sign up for a our newsletter. Link in bio ⬆️

We're on a roll! And so excited to introduce you to our third (but not final) new feature on Locorum called 'Meet the Makers' where we delve deeper into the lives and practices of the makers we love.

First on our list is UK-based, WoodEdit. We like to think of WoodEdit as an enviable dream collection of wood furniture carefully designed, curated and handcrafted by husband and wife team, Paul and Maria Le Mesurier. Her creative vision and his finely honed woodworking skills evolved into a passion project that kindled their custom, made-to-order furniture collection.

Head on over to Locorum to read the full article and see more gorgeous photos of their work captured by Maria in the couple’s home, a former West Sussex stable. Link in our bio ⬆️
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We all know that clothes tell a story. They have the power to transport us to a different time and place. They incite memories of where we were when we bought a garment or how it makes us feel when we put it on. Clothes can inspire and communicate without us having to say a word. Do you have something special in your closet that makes you smile every time you put it on? I know I do! 🤍

My mother and I have been seeking out new designers as long as I can remember. We both love to feel the fabrics between our fingers, imagining how we will cozy into a new sweater, for example, for years to come. We cherish these timeless pieces, wearing them almost as uniforms season after season.

And that's why I'm just so excited to introduce you to our newest feature, ‘The Considered Closet’. We will use this space to introduce you to artists and designers who are pushing the boundaries of the slow fashion movement by taking things into their own hands (do you see the pun there? 😉)

Handmade garments — hand-knit, hand-stitched, hand-sewn or hand-dyed — are created by talented, independent artisans who have weaved their own story into the fabric long before it reached our closets.

And we couldn't imagine a better design duo to begin with than @accidenteconflores

Ola Kawalko and Adrián Martínez Marí founded Accidente con Flores in 2017 with the goal of naturally embracing more simple, slow-living, sustainable practices. Prioritising environmental consciousness, quality, and social responsibility, they create beautiful pieces using the natural resources and talented artisans located in the Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain.

You can read the full story at the link in our bio. ⬆️

You can also signup for our newsletter to receive all of our new features directly to your inbox, so you don't miss out on any of our stories highlighting the best of handmade. ❤️

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