British Colour Standard Candle Heaven.

We are super excited to bring to you our latest candle range by British Colour Standard, what these guys know about colour is incredible. The art/design team of Jackie Piper & Victoria Whitbread have a shared love of colour & material exploration. Discovering an old colour dictionary in an Oxfam shop began a journey to re-establish this long forgotten brand.

A treasure trove of colour & rich history first established 1931. Out of use since the 1950’s, they acquired & accurately scanned original colour dictionaries. A digital colour reader established a profile for the many hundreds of colours created and logged in the 1930’s and these original colours & names are used in their current collections. Derived and inspired from nature, flora & fauna, as well as semi-precious stones & spices, the main collections include many historic & special Royal colours, designed and used for coronations & special events.

Aiming to be the go-to brand for colour in the home for paint & interior accessories as well as championing eco, sustainable & Fair Trade products within their collections. Established 1931, now 21st Century ready.

You will find a concise collection of candles, metal candle holders and eco market bags in the store.

Knots Landing

We are very happy to showcase our new sculptural earring collection by Zilio Studio. An independent woman owned company, based in the UK make each piece to order. Purposely cutting down on waste whilst using a process and material choice that’s a conscious reflection of their values on sustainability. They encourage people to invest in fewer, well-made and durable pieces that will become modern heirlooms. The range provides affordable luxury with impact, that’s accessible to everybody.

Noite Earring in Olive by Zilio Studio.

The range comes in Cobalt, Olive, Coal and Porcelain. Earring by Zilio Studio.

Vic Wright Sculptures

We are so pleased to bring to you this incredible collection by creator Vic Wright, a sculptor from North West England. She studied Fine Art at the University of Humberside and now works from her studio in Manchester. Typically Vic’s work takes the form of casts. Using a base of sustainable casting cement different materials such as metal powders and pigments are added. When drying this results in different textures, colours and surfaces. Vic has an explorative approach to her work. She wants to capture the differences between contrasting elements, to create a visual language between materials. Her work evokes the natural world, only amplified, distorted and moulded to give new context. Vic is influenced in how nature displays beauty in difference. Her interest in using industrial materials create delicate tactile results, which is a common thread throughout her work. Vic has recently had a successful solo show at the prestigious Paul Smith shop in London and you can now find her beautifully concise collection at Cup + Cloth.

Brutes Ceramics

We have a new ceramics range joining the collection. Brutes Ceramics are based in London, designer Emma de Clercq has created these wonderfully tactile and practical drinking vessels from stoneware, finished in semi matt speckled glaze. The various organic handle detail gives each vessel a unique character whilst providing a wonderful safe hold when drinking your favourite espresso or tipple.

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Spend over £30 and all UK orders get free postage and the offer applies to all of August.

Our new Mini Monster family

We are so happy to add Rachel Presswood’s limited edition Mini Monsters to our edit. These wild and characterful monster sculptures are inspired by nature, her imagination and the ‘wabi-sabi, finding beauty in the imperfect. Each Mini Monster is hand fettled from slightly flecked stoneware and individually glazed making each monster unique. Find them in Homewares in store.

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair

If you want to see the best contemporary craft under one roof you must visit the annual GNCC Fair in Manchester, its an unmissable event. If you share a passion for craft + design and like to meet the makers + creators this wonderfully curated show certainly delivers. Provenance and origin is important in today’s world of the mass produced and being mindful when we invest in new items is how we need to shop. When i source new stock for the store i try to choose items that transcend fashion and seasonal looks. Buying stuff with substance that has been made with passion and soul will last you a lifetime. Below is a brief view of the selection of crafts that stood out to me, some will soon be joining us in the store.

Melina Xenaki - These stunning ceramics are made in London, her work is completely unique and she draws on her Greek heritage and her love of the raw , authentic beauty of Cycladic and early Cypriot ceramics. www.melinaxenaki.com - Cup + Cloth are very excited in showcasing Melina’s collection, keep your eyes peeled for the announcement.

Vicky Higginson Glass - This collection is inspired by Japanese and Scandinavian design and her glass ware is all hand blown. The work is sophisticated with elegant form, complemented with innovative surfaces and perfect colour combinations. A super modern collection that’s timeless and very covetable. www.vickyhigginson.com

Gabrielle Turner - Gabrielle produces these sublime vessels as showcases for her experimental glazes. Primarily working with earthenware clay, taking inspiration from weathered textures and surfaces. gaby.turner@hotmail.co.uk - A selection of Gabrielle’s work is coming soon to Cup + Cloth

Poppy Norton - This collection of design led statement jewellery comes in non traditional materials such as brass + lino + acrylic + wood. Taking inspiration from her love and knowledge of product design and architecture the collection carries a strong graphic identity. www.poppynorton.com

Print Garage - Iain Perry - Iain is an artist + screenprinter creating deeply layered + colour saturated + slow motion screen prints. He prints on wonderful textured paper as well as on wooden boards. www.printgarage.co.uk.

Marina Bauguil - working in paper porcelain, Marina’s work is inspired by the Wabi Sabi concept of beauty through imperfection. I love these dream like tiny figures, so beautiful with individual character and super sized charm. www.marinabauguil.com

Jenny Chan - Jenny celebrates the ordinary women in an extraordinary way, her figurative female sculptures are beautifully crafted and finished in sublime matt glazes. www.jennychanartworks.com

Rob Anderson Metal - Robs metal work is inspired by Japanese aesthetics sensibilities and listening to the materials inherent voice. www.robandersonmetal.co.uk

Becca Brown - The collection of story plates are created using the mono printing technique using oxide inks. These charming illustrations are conjured by strange stories and sayings. Becca builds a narrative on the surface of decorative hand built ceramics exposing brush strokes + fingerprints + making marks to accentuate the relationship between vessel and subject. www.beccabrown.co.uk

Inner Finn Ceramics - Tactile + refined slip cast porcelain vessels which are uniquely decorated and handmade from start to finish. When i picked up these sublime creations i couldn’t believe how wonderful they felt to the touch, it was the most incredible feeling, i’d liken it to an adult comfort blanket, they are absolutely divine! www.innerfinn.co.uk

Kerchung has arrived at Cup + Cloth

We are so pleased to announce Kerchung porcelain rings are now available in the store. Karen Cheung creates this wonderful range of finger candy. All hand crafted and painted by her own talented hands, these statement rings are infused with humour and cheeky messages, others more sublime with simple painted decoration. Either way there’s a ring here for everyone, for your pinky finger to your pointy one. Check the full collection out in ACCESSORIES in store.