{"title":"Unique Homewares","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"gentle-mortal-embroidered-hanging","title":"Gentle Mortal: Embroidered Hanging","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I pray thee, gentle mortal, sing again\" - Titania. A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eMolly was inspired by the William Blake's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOberon, Titania and Puck with Fairies Dancing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(c 1786). This hand stitched wall hanging renders the dancing figure of Titania in needleturn applique, known for its hidden stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eMost fabrics are recycled or offcuts from other projects, to ensure a sustainability conscious approach. 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The piece captures the timeless beauty of the Thames, with Lea’s signature romantic sensibility. 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Measuring 15cm x 15cm, this artwork transports you to a peaceful riverside moment. This repurposed canvas is ready to hang. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepurposed from a found object with wiring. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"259\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal, one-of-a-kind work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"259\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"259\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 15cm x 15cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joshua Lea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52838665290051,"sku":"JLEA-003","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0229\/7923\/files\/7a_4c70e3c4-cab2-4cd9-a4b4-4cf1891ec980.webp?v=1759347992"},{"product_id":"joshua-artwork-4","title":"Sunset: Miniature Oil Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunset\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is an original oil painting by Joshua Lea, capturing the beauty and tranquility of a sunset in a compact, detailed format. The piece, rich in color and texture, offers a glimpse into Lea’s romantic approach to British landscapes. 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With soft brushstrokes and a warm palette, Lea beautifully evokes the tranquil yet dynamic atmosphere of the evening sky. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"547\" class=\"\"\u003eKingston upon Thames, located just outside central London, offers stunning views of the River Thames, which is especially captivating at sunset. 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The work captures the calming beauty of the river with rich brushstrokes and a soft colour palette, reflective of Lea's romantic approach to landscape painting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"573\" data-start=\"345\"\u003eThe Thames in this area is famous for its scenic charm and is a hub for local rowing clubs. 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The work reflects Lea's romantic approach to British landscapes, featuring soft brushstrokes and rich colour layering that brings the peaceful surroundings to life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"578\" class=\"\"\u003eRichmond Park, located just a short distance from central London, is known for its stunning vistas, wildlife, and rich history. 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The piece showcases Lea's romantic approach to British landscapes with soft, layered brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"259\" class=\"\"\u003eThe scene portrays the tranquil charm of the park, with its lush greenery and expansive vistas, and is a timeless representation of nature, perfect for adding a touch of British elegance to any space. Ideal for art collectors and nature lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"259\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eone-of-a-kind work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"259\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"259\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold unframed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"259\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 20cm x 25cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joshua Lea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52839259636035,"sku":"JLEA-008","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0229\/7923\/files\/IMG_30842.webp?v=1759349133"},{"product_id":"joshua-artwork-9","title":"Towards Ham: Miniature Oil Painting","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"259\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis miniature piece captures a gentle view looking \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToward Ham\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e from within Richmond Park. Soft tones and loose brushwork suggest open ground, distant trees, and the quiet rhythm of the landscape. Though compact in size, it carries the same sense of space and stillness the park is known for—just enough to bring a breath of fresh air to any corner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"259\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHam is a peaceful village tucked between Richmond and Kingston, with a real sense of old-world charm. It’s known for Ham House, a striking 17th-century mansion by the river, surrounded by formal gardens and steeped in history. The area has a quiet, timeless feel—think leafy lanes, riverside walks, and a strong sense of community. Despite being so close to London, Ham feels like a little pocket of countryside, making it a favourite for walkers, artists, and anyone looking to slow down for a while.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"259\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eone-of-a-kind work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"259\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"259\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold unframed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"259\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 10cm x 10cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Joshua Lea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52839303577923,"sku":"JLEA-009","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0229\/7923\/files\/IMG_30722.webp?v=1759400855"},{"product_id":"joshua-artwork-10","title":"Richmond Park: Miniature Oil Painting","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"259\" data-start=\"126\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis miniature work captures a true \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichmond Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e sunset. The sky lights up with warm hues as the sun dips behind the park’s familiar trees and open fields. Known for its roaming deer and timeless charm, Richmond Park comes to life in this scene, offering a straightforward, everyday reminder of nature’s simple beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"259\" data-start=\"126\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRichmond Park is the largest of London’s Royal Parks, covering 2,500 acres—big enough to fit all of Hyde Park, Regent’s Park, and St James’s Park combined. It’s home to around 600 red and fallow deer that have roamed freely since the 1600s. 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It shows expansive fields, deer moving freely, and a clear sky overhead. Known for its abundant wildlife and natural scenery, Richmond Park is a favorite spot for many. 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Nestled within Richmond Park—London’s largest Royal Park and a haven for wildlife—these ponds hold a special charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichmond Park is famous for its free-roaming deer and centuries-old woodlands, making it a favourite spot for locals and visitors alike. This artwork brings a slice of that peaceful, historic landscape into your space, inviting you to pause and enjoy the quiet beauty of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"259\" data-start=\"126\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal, one-of-a-kind work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"259\" data-start=\"126\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"259\" data-start=\"126\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold unframed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"259\" data-start=\"126\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 30cm x 40cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joshua Lea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52839391002947,"sku":"JLEA-012","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0229\/7923\/files\/IMG_31342.webp?v=1759397788"},{"product_id":"joshua-artwork-13","title":"Teddington Lock: Oil Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJoshua's calm and straightforward landscape captures the gentle flow of water at \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeddington Lock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. This painting offers a simple, quiet view of the lock area with soft, natural colours that invite you to pause and enjoy the serene atmosphere of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTeddington sits right on the edge of the Thames and is home to the famous Teddington Lock—the point where the river changes from tidal to non-tidal. It’s a popular spot for walking, rowing, and watching boats pass through the lock gates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"259\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eone-of-a-kind work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"259\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"259\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold unframed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"259\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 30cm x 40cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joshua Lea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52839532003651,"sku":"JLEA-013","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0229\/7923\/files\/IMG_3147_2.webp?v=1759400493"},{"product_id":"jessica-linley-3","title":"Traces in Twilight: Oil Painting","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"456\" data-start=\"124\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"163\" data-start=\"143\"\u003eTraces in Twilight\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an abstract composition alive with subtle energy. Vibrant strands of neon green ripple through a dusky backdrop of layered blues and greys, like electric filaments catching light in a shadowy forest. Hints of muted red peek around the edges, lending warmth to the cool, mist-like depths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"785\" data-start=\"458\"\u003eJessica Linley’s brushwork here balances movement and stillness—each line feels spontaneous yet connected, evoking the impression of fleeting echoes captured just before they fade. It’s a piece that invites the viewer to linger, to sense the hush within the vibrant strokes and the promise of life stirring in the quiet spaces.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"259\" data-start=\"126\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOriginal, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eone-of-a-kind\u003c\/span\u003e work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"259\" data-start=\"126\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOil on panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"259\" data-start=\"126\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSold unframed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"259\" data-start=\"126\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCirca 30cm x 40cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jessica Linley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52839966146883,"sku":"JLIN-003","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0229\/7923\/files\/6a.webp?v=1759347933"},{"product_id":"jessica-linley-4","title":"Drift Between Colour: Oil Painting","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"259\" data-start=\"126\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"289\" data-start=\"267\"\u003eDrift Between Colour\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Jessica Linley presents a vibrant yet contemplative composition where colour moves instinctively across the canvas. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe painting is a meditation on fluidity and form, where emotion leads and the brush follows. Linley’s signature approach allows the work to emerge organically, capturing both intensity and stillness in a single moment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"259\" data-start=\"126\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePerfect for contemporary interiors or collectors of modern abstract art, this original piece is a powerful statement that transforms any space it inhabits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"259\" data-start=\"126\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOriginal, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eone-of-a-kind\u003c\/span\u003e work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"259\" data-start=\"126\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOil on panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"259\" data-start=\"126\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSold unframed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"259\" data-start=\"126\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCirca 30cm x 40cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jessica Linley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52840000848195,"sku":"JLIN-004","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0229\/7923\/files\/5a.webp?v=1759347899"},{"product_id":"canbury-gardens-looking-towards-stevens-eyot-oil-painting","title":"Canbury gardens, looking across the Thames towards Steven's Eyot: Oil Painting","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eJoshua’s peaceful and unfussy landscape presents a gentle view from \u003cstrong\u003eCanbury Gardens, looking towards Steven’s Eyot\u003c\/strong\u003e. The soft tones and natural palette reflect the quiet charm of this riverside spot, capturing a moment of stillness and light that invites you to pause and take in the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eCanbury Gardens, located just upstream from Kingston upon Thames, is a well-loved stretch of riverside greenery. The view towards Steven’s Eyot—one of the river’s small, tree-covered islands—offers a sense of escape and calm, popular with walkers, rowers, and nature-lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eOriginal, one-of-a-kind work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eOil on a repurposed tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"736\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eApprox. 43cm x 33cm (including frame; tray frame circa 2.5cm wide).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joshua Lea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53253846303043,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0229\/7923\/files\/2a.webp?v=1759347795"},{"product_id":"canbury-gardens-looking-across-the-thames-towards-stevens-eyot-oil-painting-copy","title":"Norbiton by Night: Oil Painting","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eJoshua’s quiet evening scene captures the stillness of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorbiton by Night\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. With subtle tones and a gentle touch, the painting reflects the quiet glow of streetlights and the soft shadow of buildings, offering a calm and contemplative view of this familiar suburban corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eNorbiton, just outside Kingston upon Thames, often goes unnoticed, but at night, it reveals a different kind of beauty. Empty streets, quiet windows, and the soft hum of late evening give this place a peaceful, understated character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eOriginal, one-of-a-kind work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eSold unframed to allow multiple display options. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eOil on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"575\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eApprox. 14.5cm x 21cm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joshua Lea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53267079299395,"sku":"JLEA-018","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0229\/7923\/files\/2_b37d34c3-4864-4e63-8aaf-b857c05d12c8.png?v=1752149970"},{"product_id":"slovakia-watercolour","title":"Slovakia: Watercolour","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"2ec81701-0077-488c-96d5-3bd6a578bf6b\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"314\"\u003eJoshua’s delicate watercolour captures a quiet moment in the Slovak landscape. With soft washes and gentle lines, \u003cem data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"124\"\u003eSlovakia\u003c\/em\u003e reflects the calm beauty of open countryside - perhaps a hillside, a distant tree line, or the light falling across a path. The simplicity of the scene invites a sense of stillness and space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"485\"\u003ePainted on paper, this piece carries the lightness and immediacy that watercolour allows, capturing not just the view, but the feeling of being there in that quiet place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eOriginal, one-of-a-kind work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eSold unframed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eWatercolour on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"561\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eApprox. 20cm x 30cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Joshua Lea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53267097452867,"sku":"JLEA-020","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0229\/7923\/files\/IMG_3204_2.webp?v=1759400311"},{"product_id":"refigurement-1-oil-painting","title":"Refigurement 1: Oil Painting","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eJessica’s \u003cem data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"26\"\u003eRefigurement 1\u003c\/em\u003e is a bold, abstract exploration of form and space, suggestive of a still life, but reimagined through a fractured, almost cubist lens. Planes overlap and shift, with layered brushwork and rich tones inviting the viewer to piece the image together slowly, letting the shapes suggest objects, movement, or mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"490\"\u003eThis is a painting that resists easy interpretation, inviting contemplation rather than resolution, and offering something new each time you return to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eOriginal, one-of-a-kind work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eSold unframed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eOil on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"558\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eApprox. 30cm x 30cm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jessica Linley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53267250839875,"sku":"JLIN-006","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0229\/7923\/files\/IMG_31052.webp?v=1759400362"},{"product_id":"13-scottish-oak-swill-with-hazel-handle","title":"13” Scottish Oak Swill with hazel handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Known as swills, swales, spelks and spales, these oak baskets are from the Furness area of South Cumbria (old Lancashire). They were used for everything and anything, including as charcoal scuttles to provide charcoal to the iron industry, transporting coal onto steam ships and trains, tatty \u0026amp; turnip baskets on farms, collecting bracken “ont fell”, and cockle pickers used a specific pattern in their work on Morecambe Bay. The term swill basket comes from the action of swilling the cockles in water to rinse them. \\n\\nSpelk is a dialect work for a splinter or a splint of wood, they could be called split wood or splint baskets but locally they have always been spelks or swills.\\n\\nIn it’s simplest form making spelk baskets involves splitting green wood along the grain into strips, in my local tradition these are called spelks and taws. \\n\\nA stem of oak is cleft using wedges or a froe before being boiled in a trough overnight to soften them. They are then riven in half and again until they are of weaving thickness, usually 1-2mm, but it is all about the feel rather than a measurement. After a re-soak and a bit more fettling the oak is woven into baskets and other items.\\n\\nSwillers would have travelled after their apprenticeships and set up shop in other areas of the country, there were some in Stirling, Sheffield, and there is a tradition of oak baskets in the Hereford woodlands. Sadly the industry has gradually declined and now there are only 2 of us left as full-time weavers. \\n\\nIts an honour to carry on this tradition and I often think about the generations of basketmakers and woodland workers before me, the skills and knowledge they have kept alive.\\n\\nThe oak and the techniques used to handle it are incredible and deserve celebration, so I also endeavour to design and make contemporary products that show off the unique strength and flexibility of the wood. The baskets are extremely durable. When I’ve made a basket I want people to cherish it and use it and pass it down to the next generation.\\n\\nThis lifestyle can be a solitary one, hiding away in my spelkshed from sun and wind that dry the oak too quickly. But I enjoy the balance between the heavy outside work in all weathers, weaving oak in my workshop, and meeting customers or sharing my place of work with others for training courses.\"}'\u003eThis 13\" Oak Swill Basket is made by Simon Cooper\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e, The Bumbling Basketeer, at his workshop in Scotland, near Perth. Swill basket making is a critically endangered craft, with only a small handful of makers now able to produce these traditional baskets. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThese oak baskets were originally native to the southern Lake District. They're surprisingly strong, and have been used for everything from carrying potatoes to transporting coal onto steam ships. In fact, they're so strong that they say swill making apprentices would test their product by standing on it (not that we've tried this ourselves - attempt at your own risk!). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, you can put these baskets to hard labour to carry produce, firewood and more. Equally, they make a lovely picnic basket or farmers market accomplice. Ours looks great holding cosy blankets, next to the sofa. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Known as swills, swales, spelks and spales, these oak baskets are from the Furness area of South Cumbria (old Lancashire). They were used for everything and anything, including as charcoal scuttles to provide charcoal to the iron industry, transporting coal onto steam ships and trains, tatty \u0026amp; turnip baskets on farms, collecting bracken “ont fell”, and cockle pickers used a specific pattern in their work on Morecambe Bay. The term swill basket comes from the action of swilling the cockles in water to rinse them. \\n\\nSpelk is a dialect work for a splinter or a splint of wood, they could be called split wood or splint baskets but locally they have always been spelks or swills.\\n\\nIn it’s simplest form making spelk baskets involves splitting green wood along the grain into strips, in my local tradition these are called spelks and taws. \\n\\nA stem of oak is cleft using wedges or a froe before being boiled in a trough overnight to soften them. They are then riven in half and again until they are of weaving thickness, usually 1-2mm, but it is all about the feel rather than a measurement. After a re-soak and a bit more fettling the oak is woven into baskets and other items.\\n\\nSwillers would have travelled after their apprenticeships and set up shop in other areas of the country, there were some in Stirling, Sheffield, and there is a tradition of oak baskets in the Hereford woodlands. Sadly the industry has gradually declined and now there are only 2 of us left as full-time weavers. \\n\\nIts an honour to carry on this tradition and I often think about the generations of basketmakers and woodland workers before me, the skills and knowledge they have kept alive.\\n\\nThe oak and the techniques used to handle it are incredible and deserve celebration, so I also endeavour to design and make contemporary products that show off the unique strength and flexibility of the wood. The baskets are extremely durable. When I’ve made a basket I want people to cherish it and use it and pass it down to the next generation.\\n\\nThis lifestyle can be a solitary one, hiding away in my spelkshed from sun and wind that dry the oak too quickly. But I enjoy the balance between the heavy outside work in all weathers, weaving oak in my workshop, and meeting customers or sharing my place of work with others for training courses.\"}'\u003eMaking swill baskets is a long and laborious process, involving \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003esplitting wood along the grain, cleaving, dressing, and weaving each piece by hand, echoing the methods passed down by the last remaining swill makers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Known as swills, swales, spelks and spales, these oak baskets are from the Furness area of South Cumbria (old Lancashire). They were used for everything and anything, including as charcoal scuttles to provide charcoal to the iron industry, transporting coal onto steam ships and trains, tatty \u0026amp; turnip baskets on farms, collecting bracken “ont fell”, and cockle pickers used a specific pattern in their work on Morecambe Bay. The term swill basket comes from the action of swilling the cockles in water to rinse them. \\n\\nSpelk is a dialect work for a splinter or a splint of wood, they could be called split wood or splint baskets but locally they have always been spelks or swills.\\n\\nIn it’s simplest form making spelk baskets involves splitting green wood along the grain into strips, in my local tradition these are called spelks and taws. \\n\\nA stem of oak is cleft using wedges or a froe before being boiled in a trough overnight to soften them. They are then riven in half and again until they are of weaving thickness, usually 1-2mm, but it is all about the feel rather than a measurement. After a re-soak and a bit more fettling the oak is woven into baskets and other items.\\n\\nSwillers would have travelled after their apprenticeships and set up shop in other areas of the country, there were some in Stirling, Sheffield, and there is a tradition of oak baskets in the Hereford woodlands. Sadly the industry has gradually declined and now there are only 2 of us left as full-time weavers. \\n\\nIts an honour to carry on this tradition and I often think about the generations of basketmakers and woodland workers before me, the skills and knowledge they have kept alive.\\n\\nThe oak and the techniques used to handle it are incredible and deserve celebration, so I also endeavour to design and make contemporary products that show off the unique strength and flexibility of the wood. The baskets are extremely durable. 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They were used for everything and anything, including as charcoal scuttles to provide charcoal to the iron industry, transporting coal onto steam ships and trains, tatty \u0026amp; turnip baskets on farms, collecting bracken “ont fell”, and cockle pickers used a specific pattern in their work on Morecambe Bay. The term swill basket comes from the action of swilling the cockles in water to rinse them. \\n\\nSpelk is a dialect work for a splinter or a splint of wood, they could be called split wood or splint baskets but locally they have always been spelks or swills.\\n\\nIn it’s simplest form making spelk baskets involves splitting green wood along the grain into strips, in my local tradition these are called spelks and taws. \\n\\nA stem of oak is cleft using wedges or a froe before being boiled in a trough overnight to soften them. They are then riven in half and again until they are of weaving thickness, usually 1-2mm, but it is all about the feel rather than a measurement. 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When I’ve made a basket I want people to cherish it and use it and pass it down to the next generation.\\n\\nThis lifestyle can be a solitary one, hiding away in my spelkshed from sun and wind that dry the oak too quickly. But I enjoy the balance between the heavy outside work in all weathers, weaving oak in my workshop, and meeting customers or sharing my place of work with others for training courses.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}'\u003eMaking swill baskets is a long and laborious process, involving \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003esplitting wood along the grain, cleaving, dressing, and weaving each piece by hand, echoing the methods passed down by the last remaining swill makers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Known as swills, swales, spelks and spales, these oak baskets are from the Furness area of South Cumbria (old Lancashire). 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When I’ve made a basket I want people to cherish it and use it and pass it down to the next generation.\\n\\nThis lifestyle can be a solitary one, hiding away in my spelkshed from sun and wind that dry the oak too quickly. But I enjoy the balance between the heavy outside work in all weathers, weaving oak in my workshop, and meeting customers or sharing my place of work with others for training courses.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}'\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy purchasing Simon's work, you are supporting a critically endangered craft. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Known as swills, swales, spelks and spales, these oak baskets are from the Furness area of South Cumbria (old Lancashire). 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When I’ve made a basket I want people to cherish it and use it and pass it down to the next generation.\\n\\nThis lifestyle can be a solitary one, hiding away in my spelkshed from sun and wind that dry the oak too quickly. But I enjoy the balance between the heavy outside work in all weathers, weaving oak in my workshop, and meeting customers or sharing my place of work with others for training courses.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}'\u003eThis 16\" Oak Swill Basket is made by Simon Cooper, The Bumbling Basketeer, at his workshop in Scotland, near Perth. Swill basket making is a critically endangered craft, with only a small handful of makers now able to produce these traditional baskets. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThese oak baskets were originally native to the southern Lake District. They're surprisingly strong, and have been used for everything from carrying potatoes to transporting coal onto steam ships. 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Sadly the industry has gradually declined and now there are only 2 of us left as full-time weavers. \\n\\nIts an honour to carry on this tradition and I often think about the generations of basketmakers and woodland workers before me, the skills and knowledge they have kept alive.\\n\\nThe oak and the techniques used to handle it are incredible and deserve celebration, so I also endeavour to design and make contemporary products that show off the unique strength and flexibility of the wood. The baskets are extremely durable. When I’ve made a basket I want people to cherish it and use it and pass it down to the next generation.\\n\\nThis lifestyle can be a solitary one, hiding away in my spelkshed from sun and wind that dry the oak too quickly. But I enjoy the balance between the heavy outside work in all weathers, weaving oak in my workshop, and meeting customers or sharing my place of work with others for training courses.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}'\u003eMaking swill baskets is a long and laborious process, involving\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esplitting wood along the grain, cleaving, dressing, and weaving each piece by hand, echoing the methods passed down by the last remaining swill makers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Known as swills, swales, spelks and spales, these oak baskets are from the Furness area of South Cumbria (old Lancashire). They were used for everything and anything, including as charcoal scuttles to provide charcoal to the iron industry, transporting coal onto steam ships and trains, tatty \u0026amp; turnip baskets on farms, collecting bracken “ont fell”, and cockle pickers used a specific pattern in their work on Morecambe Bay. The term swill basket comes from the action of swilling the cockles in water to rinse them. \\n\\nSpelk is a dialect work for a splinter or a splint of wood, they could be called split wood or splint baskets but locally they have always been spelks or swills.\\n\\nIn it’s simplest form making spelk baskets involves splitting green wood along the grain into strips, in my local tradition these are called spelks and taws. \\n\\nA stem of oak is cleft using wedges or a froe before being boiled in a trough overnight to soften them. They are then riven in half and again until they are of weaving thickness, usually 1-2mm, but it is all about the feel rather than a measurement. 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