Fabric of the North: Gift Directory

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor
Fabric of the North

18 November 2020 — 31 March 2021 Entrance is free — Visit now

Fabric of the North is the project of blogger Kate Baxter. As someone who adopted the North as her home, she believes passionately in supporting independent creators and celebrating the artistic talent around us. The Gift Directory aims to make buying from independent artists easier. You can choose where you’re based and even what type of gift you are looking for, creating a seamless and easy way of connecting with makers.

As you scroll through the list of recommendations, you can tell that Fabric of the North is about aesthetically pleasing design, in any sort of the item. From the range of candle makers, fashion designers, jewellery builders and artists, there’s a clear pattern for choosing people who make simplistic and beautiful things. Each piece feels like it is designed to be treasured and adored.

There is also an emphasis put on designers who work ethically and sustainably, creating pieces with as little impact on the planet as possible. Some familiar Manchester based names you may recognise include Blendsmiths Drinkmakers, Nordic Muse and Victoria Ceramics. Find links to their online shops as well as contact details, should you wish to be in touch about something more bespoke.

Although online shopping may feel less enjoyable than a day spent exploring independent shops, Fabric of the North does manage to satisfy your curiosity with artists, makers and shops from across the entire North.

18 November 2020 — 31 March 2021 Entrance is free Visit now

Where to go near Fabric of the North: Gift Directory

Carden Park
Cheshire
Hotel
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Huge luxury estate, featuring high-end restaurant, beautiful rooms, a fully-packed spa and much more.

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Leeds
Shop
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A quirky little shop for comics, graphic novels, role-playing and board games, with frequent in-store events.

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Leeds
Bar or Pub
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Kind of like your front room, but with better beers and no television, Further North was one of the first microbars to open in Leeds and remains a staple today.

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Bar or Pub
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City Centre
Restaurant
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A Japanese-inspired restaurant speciaising in ramen and handmade dumplings, with a karaoke cocktail bar and lounge upstairs.

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