REDISCOVERED BY
Based in Leicestershire, Rediscovered By is a textile and wallpaper studio founded by Charlotte Gaunt, specialising in historical techniques including flocking and foiling. Their wallpaper and fabric collections are influenced by the natural world, from the smallest insects to vast forests of oak, drawing Charlotte into an ongoing process of imagination and close observation of the environment around us here in the Notswolds.
Rediscovered By is driven by a deep passion for print, pushing traditional techniques to recreate the sensitivity of drawing and watercolour on fabric, enriched with hand finished details such as foiling and flocking.
Inspired by the flowers of the walled gardens at Keythorpe Hall, Charlotte’s long-standing muse close to her Leicestershire studio, the creative partnership has grown into a collection of homewares and tablewares that carry the spirit of the garden into everyday life.
The studio has also collaborated with Knots Rugs to create a collection of five original artworks, translated into hand knotted pieces inspired by the English country house garden.
Rediscovered By has been featured in House and Garden, The World of Interiors and The Telegraph
Services
Hand-printed wallpaper collections inspired by botanical forms
Printed fabric collections using traditional techniques including flocking, foiling and screen printing and historic processes
Bespoke wallpaper and textile commissions for private clients and heritage settings
Product collaborations, including rugs and interior pieces developed with specialist makers
LE BLANC FINE ART
Set within old farm buildings in a quiet corner of Leicestershire, Le Blanc Fine Art brings together the sculptural work of Judith Holmes Drewry and Lloyd Le Blanc, whose bronze pieces are held in private, corporate and public collections around the world. Working from their own foundry built more than fifty years ago, the studio has remained deeply rooted in the traditions of British sculpture, producing small limited editions that carry a strong sense of hand and place.
Their work reflects a lifelong commitment to form, movement and material, shaped through decades of casting and experimentation within the workshop they created together. The next generation of family and craftspeople who have been with the family for decades, continue their work to keep the foundry and the Le Blanc legacy alive.
Services
Limited edition bronze sculpture by Judith Holmes Drewry and Lloyd Le Blanc
Artist led bronze casting from their Leicestershire foundry
Commissions for private collectors, estates and public spaces
Sculpture supply for galleries, corporate collections and interior projects
Foundry casting and finishing rooted in traditional bronze techniques
Artist led exhibitions, collaborative showcases and creative events hosted within the foundry
MAXWELL BARLOW LIGHTING
Maxwell Barlow is one of the UK’s most respected lighting designers, delivering residential and commercial projects across the UK and internationally, including Spain, Mallorca, the Bahamas and Jamaica.
Max began his career in events lighting at Starlight Design before training at award-winning architectural studio, John Cullen Lighting, then co founded the renowned Barlow & Barlow with his sister, interior designer, Lucy Barlow in 2013. In 2018, Maxwell Barlow established his own independent studio to collaborate more widely with designers and architects and is now one of the Notswolds’ leading contemporary designers, based in Leicestershire.
Maxwell Barlow Lighting’s approach is rooted in heritage and proportion, with a clear focus on atmosphere, longevity and sustainability. His work spans boutique hotels, listed townhouses, Caribbean villas and large country estates, with lighting schemes that are entirely tailored to the building, its architecture and interior character.
Services
Unique decorative lighting collections designed with a deep understanding of layered interior lighting
Bespoke lighting design and fabrication for interior designers, architects and private clients
Handcrafted metal lighting including lanterns, pendants and architectural fixtures
Heritage informed lighting schemes for country houses and historic interiors
Consultation and collaborative commissions across residential, hospitality and commercial projects
IMOGEN OWEN
Imogen Owen creates calligraphy and lettering work that feels both timeless and personal, marrying traditional hand-lettered techniques with a contemporary graphic sensibility. Working from her studio, she explores the expressive potential of pen, ink and form — crafting bespoke pieces, typographic artwork, and elegant script that bring thoughtfulness and personality to every commission.
Her practice is guided by an appreciation for the rhythm and nuance of hand-drawn letterforms, whether interpreting a client’s brief or developing her own series of creative work. The result is work that feels intimate, beautifully made and deeply attentive to the language it conveys.
Services
Studio shop and café offering books, stationery, homewares, gifts, baked goods from the renowned Garage Bakehouse and artisan gelato,
Bespoke calligraphy and live personalisation for events, including engraving and leather painting
In person workshops and creative lettering courses
Online calligraphy classes and guided sessions
Contact
E. bonjour@thegreatstore.co.uk
T. +44 (0) 7736 453868
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Shop
The Great, Great Easton, LE16 8ST
WED - SUN 8.30 - 4.30
MARO HOME
Maro Home creates beautifully considered interiors pieces that celebrate traditional British craft through contemporary design. Working directly with skilled makers and independent workshops, every design — from bespoke sofas and sofa-beds to lamps, ceramics and vintage finds — is made by hand and exclusive to the Maro collection.
Founded by Meg Holloway, the studio champions craftsmanship and thoughtful materials, partnering with family-run furniture makers in Long Eaton and independent artisans in Leicestershire to bring each idea to life with tactility, longevity and character at its heart.
Services
Bespoke sofas and sofa beds handcrafted in Nottinghamshire
Made to order upholstered furniture tailored in size and fabric
Champions low-VOC, natural & fully recyclable materials
Curated lighting, ceramics and home accessories
Sourcing of vintage and character pieces for interiors
Collaborations with British makers and family run workshops
Commissioned pieces for private homes and design led interiors
Furniture loans for editorial shoots and styling projects
