We visit the world’s oldest porcelain brand, Vista Alegre
The story of Portugal’s finest porcelain is one of relentless focus on skill and imaginative design – along with a workers’ utopia to rival...
Behind Closed Doors: Todd & Duncan
Scottish cashmere is reputed to be among the very best you can get, but what makes it so special? After all, most of the world’s cashmere starts off from the same place – the fine, soft hair of goats tended by nomadic herdsmen in Mongolia.
Behind Closed Doors: La Manufacture Cogolin
Artisanal savoir-faire meets dazzling design flair at this heritage French rug maker
Words Catherine Coyle
When French rug maker La Manufacture Cogolin was bought over by...
Behind Closed Doors: Lapicida
The stone and tile specialist is increasingly in demand for restoration projects
Behind Closed Doors: Savernake Knives
Bespoke Chefs’ knives, handcrafted from the highest quality materials, ensure this firm remains a cut above
Behind Closed Doors: At the Sign of the Pelican
One man’s lifelong love of Scottish furniture and antiques is bearing fruit in Cupar
Behind Closed Doors: Craven Dunnill Jackfield
Britain’s last encaustic tile-maker has been around for 150 years and is increasingly sought-after for its time-honoured skills
Behind Closed Doors: Freedom Bakery
Giving people a second chance at life is the driving force behind this artisan breadmaker with a difference
Behind Closed Doors: Fine Cell Work
Some of the biggest names in British textile design are working with a charity that helps prisoners to rebuild their lives
Behind Closed Doors: Chopard
Can sustainable, ethical sourcing ever go hand in hand with luxury? The Swiss watchmaker is on a journey to make it happen
