The Frome Independent

Handmade Smocks, from the idea of workwear, from cord and drill, from vintage and deadstock material. For adults and children. They are for everyone, for a lifetime.

Fine jewellery, handmade in Bath using recycled silver and gold, inspired by folk art, stories and adventure.

Hand woven mindful luxury. Kulu is a weave studio based in Somerset working with hand weaving and screen printing to create contemporary textile designs using only natural fibres and reclaimed materials.

In 2006 when I started gaganis, I tried to combine creating ‘new product’ without having to use new components. Everything is made of recycled fabrics which previously would have been used as clothing. I’m mostly interested in faces and their expression so all the creatures have personalities

At LucasLoves, Steph creates designs that are rooted in her love of mid-century design. These patterns are printed onto sustainable / eco-friendly materials to which she then creates homeware and lifestyle products.

Teresa creates miniature artworks using multiple layers of colour and texture on reclaimed plywood to create bold and atmospheric pieces, which somehow feel familiar to the viewer.

Frome artist Violet Von Riot returns to The Frome Independent with her ever expanding range of prints featuring local landmarks. The original art pieces are created using bits of cut or torn pieces of old, recycled magazines, with the focus being on unique and sustainable art.

Brimble Studio is an Independent Award nominated brand that aims to give you a little escapism, fun and nostalgia shaped into a beautifully crafted and characterful ceramic.

Finely thrown stoneware pottery, a family of plates, bowls, jugs, mugs and vases, all suitable for everyday use and dishwasher proof!

Lore Botanicals, caring blends of botanicals wisdom. Natural nourishing organic skincare & delicious organic herbal tea blends.

Working from her home studio in Somerset, Gemma designs and makes beautiful embroidered products for the home and life including embroidered blankets, cushions, hangings, bags, patches and lavender treats.

Amy is a Bath-based basketmaker, working with willow and hazel grown locally. Weaving very much with the gardener, cook, forager and lover of natural materials in mind, Amy’s baskets are a useful and beautiful addition to any home.

Inspired by South American folk art and vintage tattoos, all of my pieces are designed and hand-sewn by me, with love and attention, using cruelty free faux leather.

Sheepskin and woollen interiors and accessories handmade on our farm using wool and sheepskin from our own flocks of native Dartmoor sheep.

Handcrafted mouse house suitcases

Local Location Artist, inspired by floral, fauna and patterns selling detailed and colourful giclee art prints, cards and postcards.

ILO clothing is inspired by the Scandinavian philosophy of childhood where play, comfort, environment, family and friends intertwine to nurture a wholesome child.

Block prints handmade in Dorset by printmaker & illustrator Nicole Purdie, using traditional printmaking techniques. Evocative, thought-provoking and emotionally engaging art for your home.

Hand made ceramic, made in our local open access ceramics studio in Shepton Mallet, specialising in hand carved ceramic wall coverings and tiles.

I make beautifully unique wheel-thrown stoneware and raku pots and lamp-bases in my studio in Bear Flat, Bath. I love using recycled materials in my work, particularly sea-glass and horsehair.

Steve is obsessed with making food related typographic plates and Roz is fixated with Sicilian inspired decorative head pots. We live and work in Camden Road, Bath, hence the name Camden Clay!

Local illustrator Tamsyn creates miniaturised scenes of your favourite places, and fictional townscapes inspired by quirky architecture. This Little Houses art is then produced as prints, cards, bookmarks & more.

Nature prints & cards created using hand foraged leaves from The New Forest Hampshire. Created on handmade handrag paper. Each print is individual and created using fully sustainable methods.

Rebecca Edelmann is a Danish ceramicist who makes small batch hand-built everyday work to use and enjoy, with strong and hand-painted designs