cotton – Product by Process

Leafted / Wirtz – the 4 elements – Field knives

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Check out the process video of the Leafted/Wirtz falcon field knives element series , handmade in Wa. \ The 4 Knives represent the 4 elements – AIR, WATER, EARTH, FIRE Leafted collaborated with Randy Wirtz on this unique and ultra-limited series of 4 field knives – the element edition 01.The element series is a series of essential tools inspired by our relationship to nature. A good tool is a reliable tool first and foremost, but it’s also a tool that will help you create memories, a tool that will follow you in your every…

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Khanh Adams, fishing rod custom builder

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Short biopic of Khanh Adams, local bay area rod builder and angler. from his own words : Started in Summer 2014, after my friend’s father had stopped wrapping rods and retired. Before,I watched him wrap rods growing up so it came easy to me. I needed a new hobby to keep me busy in my free time when I’m not out on the water fishing. I built my first bass Rod with a little start up Rod wrapping kit in my small bedroom. I eventually started advertising myself and looked…

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nike innovator :Mike Friton

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Mike Friton is a freelance shoemaker, weaver, paper sculptor and innovator with over 30 years of experience at Nike. His innovations are responsible for many elements of athletic footwear that people wear today. Each of his crafts informs one another and he is constantly exploring the fringes of his field. Mike’s work is a great example of how non-traditional methods of exploring one’s craft can lead to unique end results.

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the red dress.

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When an idea materializes in to paper and the paper is transformed, magically, into a deep red textile, the only thing you can do, is to let go and follow your heart.We hope you enjoy it!

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Handmade Suits – Rafael

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Thousands of migrants come to South Africa looking for a piece of the African Dream. They are drawn by Johannesburg which boasts the largest economy of any city on the continent. Most of them don’t make any money. But there are a few who do. Rafael, a tailor from The Republic of Congo came to the City of Gold where he now runs a small business making and selling handmade suits. This video showcases the beauty of real handwork. Music: Robert Johnson – I believe I’ll dust my broom Director…

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Spruce Home Upholstery

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Spruce Home have made a business not only upholstering vintage chairs, couches, and headboards, they also go so far as to make their own pillows and lampshades featuring the same vintage and designer textiles that they use for their furniture. Additionally they sling vintage wares such as lamps and tables to go hand in hand with the things that they make and re-envision. Part of their philosophy is that anyone can have the updated look to suit their home, without having to buy all brand new things — although everything…

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Barbour Wax Jackets

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What does your jacket say about you? Crafted to last a lifetime, Barbour wax jackets see their owners through thick and thin. Memories of the weight, the look, the feel of that first purchase remain tangible 30 years on and mean owners are reluctant to change. This film is an intimate portrait of the relationship between Barbour and its customers seen through the Customer Services Dept at South Shields who, like surgeons, bring them back to life. For more information about the film-making process visit our blogs at jancawood.wordpress.com/ and…

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Pendleton x Dr. Martens Collection

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This latest video ventures into the latest collaborative project by heritage mainstays Pendleton and Dr. Martens. From initial sketches to the final product, a rare insight into the respective textile and boot-making processes cover the weaving, welting and closing steps. Ultimately this culminates in an 8-eyelet 1460 boot and messenger bag fashioned with classic Pendleton fabric.

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John Smedley

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We were commissioned by The Lift Agency to produce a video for John Smedley, one of Britain’s oldest brands with a rich history of heritage and tradition. We decided to focus on the journey of a jumper, from thread to finish, to show the world the unique process that each garment goes through during its time within production. When we visited the factory, we were startled by the immense volume and the array of sounds that populate the production halls, so decided to use these as the motive for the…