The UK Fashion and Textiles Association have just posted a news spotlight on BAKKA on their website!

It's great to have such good support from the network during these difficult times. Thank you, UKFT.

https://www.ukft.org/news/

In 2020 Design-Nation is celebrating twenty years of championing and supporting the UK’s incredibly talented and multifaceted design and craft sector. Their objective of bolstering business opportunities and creative development initiatives across the sector is more important than ever. Showcasing the diversity of the UK’s craft and design talent is critical during these unprecedented times. In their landmark project, ‘20 Makers, 20 Objects’, they have curated an online showcase that celebrates selected signature pieces of design from their network. Incorporating a wide array of materials and practices, ‘20 Makers, 20 Objects’ demonstrates some of the most innovative and enduring artworks and products...

Here's a 2-colour totally contemporary scarf, inspired by some Roman mozaics. The Fair Isle motifs vary all over the scarf.

More details in the shop.

I have been working on a new way of colouring Fair Isle motifs recently, and submitted my first design to the virtual Dutch Design Week 2020, Europe's leading design event.

And I am delighted to announce that the application was approved!

More about this later in the month.

We're working hard to get some face masks designed for you. There will be two sizes and a variety colours. More soon hopefully :) Meanwhile stay safe and keep well.