We are so happy to introduce our new SHOWROOM partner ART OF THE LOOM, a British brand with with generations of history in the textile world. Owned by Andrew Thornber, Art of the Loom is based in Clitheroe, in Lancashire’s beautiful Ribble Valley.
Andrew says, “It is now many moons ago that my great, great, great, great, grandfather Benjamin Thornber made that leap from farmer weaver to out and out textile man.” Art of the Loom was reborn out of a desire to produce pure, natural fibre fabrics and this journey of discovery has enabled the company to make a significant contribution to the UK textile manufacturing and finishing industry.
In The Design Archive’s showroom in Chelsea we are proud to showcase Art of the Loom’s beautiful new ARCHIVE collection, as well as some of their woven collections: CAMILLA (includes plains and ticking stripes) plus plains Dandy velvet, Sherborne linen mix and Elgar Shetland Wools. You can also order their Oxford and Cambridge cushions, available in 2 sizes, in a fabric of your choice, made with skill and love in Lancashire.
Come and visit the showroom to view Art of the Loom’s collections, and collections from the three other brands: BENNETT SILKS, THE HOLBEIN COMPANY, and of course THE DESIGN ARCHIVES. We are open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.
The Design Archives, Worlds End Studios, 132-134 Lots Road, London, SW10 0RJ
Shown in the lead photo, central we have Andrew Thornber (Managing Director & owner) and Hannah Kitchen (Creative Director) of Art of the Loom with Olivia and Faye from The Design Archives showroom
Wool plaid covered chair from Art of the Loom