Made in the factory

I had a great day this week printing 20 metres of my hand-dyed cloth in the factory – these will all be sewn up into lovely cushions, purses aprons, teatowels, lavender bags… by the talented Beverley. We’ll be selling them at Christmas markets at the Downland and Weald Museum and Crafty Fox Market in Peckham. […]

Local inspiration

We’re inspired by the world around us – our colours and patterns are drawn from the chalk downs and ancient villages around our workshop My new home in the Adur Valley has inspired my new collection of Dora fabrics – I’ve discovered incredible patterns carved and painted in the ancient medieval churches along the South […]

Our natural materials

Local, natural materials inspire us  – I like what we at Dora Fabrics make, to reflect and be connected to where we live. And using natural plants helps me explore my local fields and hedgerows, become aware of the passing seasons and the changing weather. This autumn when foraging for walnut husks and leaves to make my warm, glowing […]

Hand printing

We make fabric that is kind to us and to the planet – we handprint using water-based ink on 100% linen I want things in my home that are good for me, my family and the planet. I can’t make a happy home using paper and fabric that harms people and the environment and that’s […]