Clarabella Textiles

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I am a magpie for vintage fabrics especially those from the 60’s and 70’s, which I search for everywhere. I am inspired by the heady mix of print and colour from this era and my pieces feature appliqué and vintage buttons to create small collections of beautiful things.

My collections of cushions, bags and accessories are limited, handcrafted and hand finished by myself, and are made from 100% recycled vintage fabrics and buttons, therefore each piece is unique.

I offer a bespoke service if a customer requires a particular colour way and will search for fabrics with this in mind. I also offer a service which allows a customer to turn a favourite or memorable garment or piece of fabric into a keepsake 'clarabella' cushion.

Having grown up in and around Glasgow I attended Glasgow School of Art where I studied printed textiles, I then attended the London School of Building & Printing. From here I travelled extensively (in India I picked up the beautiful braids which feature in my work and here I was inspired to recycle). I returned to Scotland in 2005 and 'clarabella' was set up in September of 2007. I live and work in Dunfermline, Fife.

I hope that my unique and individual pieces bring you joy to look at and use as each one has been a pleasure to make.