There’s a fairytale quality to Sophie Nichols’s work – a cast of tiny characters for whom a gentle push or the turn of a handle is the breath of life

EVERYTHING CREATED by The Raw Wool Company is infused with the spirit of Cornwall’s wild landscapes and proud maritime heritage – from the beautiful rare-breed yarns spun from the fleeces of the Compa

We’ve made a list (and checked it twice) of independent brick-and-mortar shops well worth a visit this holiday season

From a milliner inspired by topiary to a model-turned-ecological gardener and a couple who swapped jobs in telecommunications for growing vegetables, Sir David Beckham’s rural heroes tell Julie Harding why craft and the countryside are key

Using traditional techniques, award-winning silversmith Shinta Nakajima produces striking work for the 21st century

For small-business champion Holly Tucker, the festive season is all about putting a smile on people’s faces with fun and fabulous decorations