“I have always been very influenced by color and design,” says Hilary, who has sought out exceptional Welsh craftspeople to supply merchandise for her shop. “There are many traditional mills still in Wales that weave on Victorian looms; hand weavers, knitters, and spinners working from home; and a few rare craftsmen who make hand-carved wooden cawl spoons, coracles, and traditional clogs.”
Text Jeanne Delathouder
Photography Kate Sears
To discover more cozy offerings from Damson & Slate, see “A Breath of Welsh Air” on page 64 of the January/February 2012 issue.