Pride of place staffordshire slipware

These makers and brands craft their wares and source materials locally, reducing carbon emissions and championing British ingenuity

Often reflecting the vernacular, flooring in a period home is guided by landscape and locality, but global travel and interaction over the centuries also began to influence design aspirations

The piece I’d never part with

Handcrafted gifts and seasonal buys from our favourite artisans, small businesses and high-street brands

We’re living in a fast-paced society, where instant gratification is the norm and automation is valued. It’s a challenging climate for traditional crafts, which require meticulous skills and intricate

Looking back at the past few months, an antique nest of drawers made to house artists’ pigments and a group exhibition of drawings spanning 500 years stand out as some of the most intriguing offerings of the summer