5 Personalisation Brands To Follow
There's a version of personalisation that feels considered, where the object itself is already beautiful, and the added name, date, or word makes it specifically yours. Not the kind that screams its own sentimentality, but the kind you'd actually want to keep, display, or give. From handwoven wall hangings made to order to hand-finished prints that start life as journal entries, these are 5 brands to know about.
Sparrow & Grass
Founded by Saskia, Sparrow & Grass is a London-based textile studio creating handwoven rugs and wall hangings designed to bring warmth, character, and longevity to contemporary homes. The studio works closely with skilled artisans in India to combine thoughtful design with traditional weaving techniques, where each piece is made to order, reducing waste and allowing for full focus on quality.
Dish Enamelware
Hand-made in Suffolk, Dish Enamelware produces handcrafted enamelware using traditional kiln-fired techniques. Each piece is individually made by fusing glass onto steel, resulting in durable, functional items with a rich and glossy finish. The brand focuses on expert craftsmanship and small-batch production, with options for bespoke and personalised pieces.
Not Another Bill
Not Another Bill is a London-based company founded by Ned Corbett-Winder in 2011 that transforms mundane mail into exciting, curated, and personalized gifts. They offer monthly, tailored, and bespoke gift subscriptions covering categories like homeware, art, and stationery, with in-house customization.
Lucy Mahon
Lucy Mahon makes simple and playful pieces of art and illustration as visual love letters to the world we live in. Founder Lucy, is a London based artist and illustrator working across a range of mediums. She bases her work around rituals and places that bring about comfort, nostalgia and a strong sense of home. Lucy begins the creative process by looking at her journals and notebooks, finding words and phrases she’s collected that capture recent personal experiences, from grand moments to everyday observations, and finds herself creating whole collections around a few important words.
L&Clay Ceramics
L&Clay Ceramics is the brainchild of artist Lesley Boerio. Drawing from her expertise in retail and marketing, she launched her brand, channelling her creative passion into clay. Blending text with ceramics, Lesley crafts striking vessels that are not only visually captivating but also highly functional, adding a vibrant touch to any living space. Each piece is meticulously handmade, boasting a completely unique character that embraces the beauty of imperfections inherent in hand-built craftsmanship. The medium of clay becomes the canvas for texture and bespoke artistry.