Talking textiles

Megan Allen looks at the fascinating past and present of Britain’s wool towns

In many cases, it only takes one standout piece – or little detail – to elevate a scheme and our award winners do just that

For half a century, Beckford Silk has supplied remarkable textiles to customers ranging from Westminster Abbey to Strictly Come Dancing . Ben Lerwill discovers what makes its wares materially different

OUR FAMILY business is based around a breeding herd of about one hundred alpacas, and the manufacture of British alpaca yarns for knitting, crochet and weaving. Classical MileEnd Alpacas is the animal

Exhibition: Family Treasures at Blenheim Palace The seat ...

A small cottage by the sea became fashion creative Colin Naylor’s colourful passion project, in which his renovation celebrates enduring craftsmanship in all its guises