THE NEW BRITISH COUNTRYSIDE
Design, craft and rural life from England’s most exciting emerging region
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THE GIFT GUIDE
A contemporary ceramic tumbler by Blair Loveday, with two gently pressed finger dimples designed for a comfortable grip. Rich caramel and amber glazes are interrupted by expressive sweeps of deep charcoal, contrasting with the natural clay left exposed at the base. A playful and practical piece that brings character to everyday rituals.
Each piece is crafted by hand, with the experimental glazing process creating individual variations in colour, pattern and finish. No two are quite alike.
[nu:men] The spirit or divine power presiding over a place.
Perfect for moments of reflection or relaxation, Numen envelops your surroundings with a soothing blend of geranium, lavender, and bergamot, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.
Top Notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Orange
Heart Notes: Lavender, Geranium
Base Notes: Frankincense, Cedarwood
Union of London began in the capital, before its makers returned home to their native Leicestershire, where the candles are now made. This unique hand poured soy wax candle uses quality fragrances and essential oils for a clean burn. Their unique wide cotton wick creates a broad flame, generating a great scent throw and an even pool of wax.
Sizes
Small — 75g
Medium — 160g
Large — 230g
Triple Wick — 730g
A beautifully crafted flower press, handmade in solid English oak and designed to be used again and again.
Substantially made, weighing around 2.5kg, the solid oak boards are smooth and flat internally, with British-made brass fittings providing even pressure as flowers and foliage dry.
Supplied with six layers of traditional blotting paper and recycled card, ready to fill with finds from the garden, hedgerow or meadow.
Lead time
6 weeks. Please get in touch should you have any urgent requirements and we will accomodate what we can.
A wheel-thrown ceramic plant pot with a hand-shaped ruffled collar and delicate ceramic bow. Complete with a matching saucer and drainage hole. Each piece is thrown and altered by hand, meaning that each is slightly different, with its own arrangement of folds and details.
Lead time
4-6 weeks. Please get in touch should you have any urgent requirements and we will accommodate what we can.
Beautifully made sourdough sets, crafted from 100% linen and designed to be used again and again.
Each set includes a bowl cover for fermentation and a bread bag that keeps a fresh loaf at its best for longer. French seams finish every piece neatly inside and out, giving a clean look and lasting reliability.
Just as at home in the pantry as the bakery, linen bags are endlessly useful for storage, foraging and gifting.
Handcrafted in leather, this medium lidded box is richly decorated with hand-tooled geometric detailing, giving it the character of an object collected over time.
A beautiful and useful piece for a desk, bedside, dressing or occasional table, it can be used with its lid for keeping smaller treasures tucked away, or left open as a pot for pens, pencils and everyday essentials. Its size also makes it an excellent gift - practical, tactile and made to be enjoyed every day.
Lead time
If this piece is not in stock, we’ll make one especially for you. Please allow approximately two weeks. Should you have any urgent requirements, get in touch and we will accommodate what we can.
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A neat hexagonal ottoman, upholstered in hand-printed linen by Jessica Osborne.
Compact and beautifully proportioned, it is an easy way to bring a hit of colour and pattern into a room. The crisp six-sided form gives it a contemporary edge, while its smaller scale makes it a versatile addition to a sitting room.
Originally created to showcase Jessica’s fabric at BADA, it brings together distinctive British textile design and beautifully made furniture in one small but characterful piece.
A wheel thrown pedestal tulipiere vase, with hand sculpted ruffle collar. This piece is inspired by the traditional form of the dutch tulipieres, originally designed to display tulips in the 17th century. Though perfect for tulips, it makes displaying any flowers easy.
Each tulipiere is distinct, with its own arrangement of folds, curves and proportions, the natural result of Jess’s hand-making process. The piece you receive will therefore differ slightly from those pictured.
Lead time
4-6 weeks. Please get in touch should you have any urgent requirements and we will accommodate what we can.
A small and exceptionally useful trug, handmade in English oak in Rutland.
Divided into two compartments with a balanced flat handle, it is finished with considered details including traditional corner joinery and a French nail securing the handle.
Compact enough to keep close at hand, it is made for the smaller things you use often, bringing a little order and giving everyday objects a place of their own. Cutlery and napkins, pencils and paintbrushes, sewing things, seed packets, string and secateurs. A place for whatever you like to have within reach.
Lead time
6 weeks. Please get in touch should you have any urgent requirements and we will accommodate what we can.
Originally commissioned for the British Antique Dealers’ Show, the Rutland Shelves are a contemporary take on a traditional piece of English furniture.
Made in fumed oak, decoratively shaped shelves are held between uprights featuring traditional cotton-reel turning. The fuming deepens the natural colour of the oak and brings out the character of its grain, while the distinctive silhouette gives the piece a more playful, decorative presence.
Made in England by JC+CO, the shelves bring together accomplished furniture making, a deep understanding of wood and a willingness to play with the traditions of the craft.
Handcrafted in small batches, this charming rectangular cushion pairs a tailored Oxford trim with fabric by Jessica Osborne, whose work is recognised for its striking use of colour, playful geometry and refined simplicity.
Upholstered in the much-loved Monty fabric in Pink and Mustard, the design features a playful and joy-enhancing geometric pattern printed on 100% linen. Bold yet versatile, it works equally well as a stand out piece or layered alongside other fabrics within a scheme.
Balancing graphic modernity with a more timeless sensibility, it feels as at home in a contemporary townhouse as it does in a layered country interior.
Finished with a luxurious feather pad.
A striking hand-built vessel by Jackie Ankelen, with a generously rounded form and richly textured surface. Its distinctive magma glaze creates an irregular, almost molten finish, with areas of rough, cratered texture against the dark clay body.
The interior is finished in a contrasting warm brown glaze, adding another dimension to this distinctly sculptural piece.
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JOURNAL
STORIES FROM THE NOTSWOLDS
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In conversation | Justin Capp
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Creating The Makers Room at Gladwell & Patterson
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6 makers tell us what good craftsmanship looks like
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The Insider's Guide to Stamford with @theoldbuilding
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Dogs of the Notswolds | Angela Harding and Oaty
THE NOTSWOLDS CALENDAR
Our curated guide to what's on in Rutland and neighbouring Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, and Cambridgeshire.
UPCOMING
EVENTS AND SHOWS
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THE MAKERS ROOM
27 AUGUST - 27 SEPTEMBER 2026
In celebration of the contemporary interior
Gladwell & Patterson, Stamford
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NOTSWOLDS SUPPER CLUB
17 SEPTEMBER 2026
Fern Uppingham will bring their instinct for the season and bright generous cooking to the gallery.
Gladwell & Patterson, Stamford
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THE CHELSEA BARRACKS WINTER FAIR
28-29 NOVEMBER 2026
Makers in the Notswolds bring handmade Christmas gifting to the heart of Chelsea
Chelsea Barracks, Belgravia
DETAILS TO FOLLOW
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SIX COUNTIES | ONE EXTRAORDINARY REGION
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PROJECT NOTSWOLDS | DESIGN, CULTURE, LIFESTYLE
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