April is shaping up to be one of our biggest months for markets so far, with one down and three more to go.
The fun continues next Saturday April 9 at Handmade Hunter Markets, Kevin Sobel’s Winery Pokolbin in the heart of ‘wine country’ in the beautiful Hunter Valley.
We are really enjoying our regular involvement in this market and always love meeting new faces – from locals to international visitors exploring what this great region (and country) has to offer. It always warms my heart when I see people’s faces light up when they learn that our eco print scarves are not only handmade and one-of-a-kind, but created from the colours and imprints of real Australian eucalyptus leaves! It really does give them a sense of location and connectedness to place, which they can continue to enjoy with each item they choose to buy.
At this Saturday’s Pokolbin market we will be showcasing our new range of eco print clothing – tops and dresses, and our extensive range of naturally dyed eco print silk scarves and wraps. I began creating eco print scarves out of a love for working with silk and the opportunity to celebrate Australian native flora through botanical ecoprints. The expansion into clothing has been gently, yet repeatedly encouraged by customer demand and interest. We have lots of exciting ideas to expand our business further but for now, one step at a time!
I look forward to Saturday and hope to see you at our Kerry Shepherd Textiles stall, at Handmade in the Hunter Markets. If I miss you then, our next markets will be at
- Handmade in the Hunter Market saturday 16 April
- The Olive Tree Market, Maitland Art Gallery 23 April
Warmest,
Kerry
