The Frome Independent

Unique artworks created from antique insects and objects, inspired by the fleeting lives of the natural world.

Laura Holden hand makes, nostalgic, folk inspired textile creatures and cushions, using soft cotton velvet, corduroy & wool felt.

Hand made leather and waxed canvas apparel

We make natural aromatherapy based products for holistic ritual. Our products are all handmade by us in our studio in Frome and infused with intent. Holistic wellbeing is a breath away.

Hi I’m Suzanne owner of Pulp Paper Heaven Notebooks. I produce hand bound notebooks reusing exhausted print and traditional techniques with hand tools. The design is contemporary and a little quirky, reflecting the recycled nature of the materials I use.

Local potter supplying local tables, businesses (and dishwashers) with usable stoneware tableware.

Scatter Jewellery is designed to inspire creativity and playfulness. Each piece is made from hand-poured, pigmented resin, and brings together industrial textures, irregular shapes and bright colours into fun and stylish jewellery.

Cloth books for babies uniquely designed by local designers Jo & Nic. These award winning cloth books are designed to look like little newspapers with crinkly pages. They are safe, washable and long lasting. With over 70 titles to choose from they make the perfect gift for babies.

Everyday statement jewellery designed and handcrafted in Devon by Katherine. Designed to be worn individually for subtle style or as multiples by layering and stacking to create impact, allowing the wearer to design their own distinct style.

A special bakery just for dogs! Our bakery makes cakes, biscuits, pies and treats all for your four legged friend.

Historically inspired jewellery made by Roo in Bristol. Roo studied History with Innovation at the University of Bristol, and she studies various artefacts as she sculpts her inspired designs into jewellers wax and then has them cast into an array of recycled metals. Discover Roman signet designs, medieval symbols, reclaimed gemstones, and a hoard of chunky treasure.

If you buy something from me just imagine that not long before, that earring, pendant, ring used to be an over-looked plant in the garden, on the riverbank or in the woods. Leaves off a tree, a twig off a bush, a bee, butterfly or beetle. Inspired and made from Nature itself.

Makers of home fragrance with an environmental conscience. Handmade in small batches in Somerset, our candles waxes are 100% vegetable based, which is biodegradable and derived from a renewable source.

Bright and colourful, joy bringing jewellery cut from new and recycled textiles. Wear happy colour!

Colourful and contemporary jewellery handmade in Frome from recycled sterling silver with polymer and resin clays

Using recycled Sterling Silver, Hannah at Polished Grey creates simple, contemporary pieces that are stylish and accessible: Comfortable, everyday jewellery that is made to last.

Hand made colourful jewellery made from reclaimed leather.

Hattie is inspired by the magic of nature and the cosiness of home, celebrating simple pleasures alongside big adventures. Her designs are found on giclée prints, greetings cards, and badges.

High performance, natural skincare, made from pure plant power, right here in Frome.

At Puro we make essential homeware objects by hand. Each piece is crafted to reveal its elemental truth. This pure approach to making contributes to contentment in simpler living and the freedom to see only what is important – love, laughter, food and drink. Puro – purely created to connect us

Planet-friendly gifts to love & cherish. Designs for everyone big & small, designs to make you smile. Illustrated by Rachel in her home studio in Frome, every product is made with sustainability at the heart. From the eco-friendly inks she prints with & the paper stocks for her art prints to the organic cotton sourced for her Mr Bear babygrows.

Rosa Pietsch creates colourful and creative jewellery, made by hand in Bristol. Designs range from small everyday earrings, to intricately made statement jewellery.

Anna makes contemporary functional ceramics that uplift the everyday experience by adding a touch of specialness to the daily routine. All pieces are handmade by Anna in small batches, ensuring exceptional quality and consistency to last a lifetime.

Contemporary pottery made for the home, to be used and loved everyday.