THE PATTERN MAKER

WINNER A Rum Fellow

Having travelled to Guatemala, Dylan O’shea and Caroline Lindsell (top left) persuaded local women to create a collection of intricate textiles that can be incorporated into pieces of furniture like headboards and tables, as well as being used as rugs. ‘They’re always moving forward, their patterns are joyful and feel modern,’ said Kit Kemp. ‘And I think their work ethos and ethic is commendable.’ ‘I love when entrepreneurs manage to bring the skills of other countries back and create a market for them here,’ said Barbara Chandler.

Michal Silver

As the creative director of Christopher Farr, Michal Silver (left, second from top) has the technical know-how to bring fabric to life. ‘She lives, eats and sleeps her fabrics, and her trims are fantastic,’ said Kit Kemp. Sarah Spiteri agreed: ‘What’s wonderful about her trims is that they’re a true entry point to her fabulous body of work,’ she says.

Marthe Armitage

Initially, Marthe Armitage (left, third from top) used to hand-print wallpaper for her home, until about 50 years ago she came across a hand-operated lithographic press that meant she could – slowly – create work for others.

Her technique has not changed much since, and nor have her whimsical drawings of people enjoying happy lives – her collaboration with Jo Malone was a merry scene of Chiswick Park used for scented drawer liners. ‘We’re looking at someone whose whole life has been devoted to her craft,’ said Lulu Lytle.

Anna Glover

Creating bespoke wallpapers with both vastly sprawling prints and small, intricate repeats, Anna Glover (left) blends contemporary design with a nostalgia for a more decorative time. She has collaborated with H&M and, having only begun her studio in 2014, it seems she is getting more in demand by the moment. ‘I think she is about to see a step change and take a big jump to the next level,’ said Sarah Spiteri. →

WINNER

Foresso

This extraordinary material may look like terrazzo, but it’s actually made from wood chippings. In close up, the wood grain becomes apparent, as do the different colours that come from different tree varieties.

Foresso founder Conor Taylor (above left) saw the opportunity for using waste products in a beautiful way. ‘He’s really committed to this business – it’s a fantastic product,’ said Sebastian Cox.

Benjamin Stanton

When Benjamin Stanton realised that his wife’s fashion label was casting off some denim, he decided to see what he could do with it. With a background in furniture design, he fused eight layers of denim together with a bio resin and turned them into corrugated sheets ready for use as part of a shelving unit (above right). ‘Textile waste is a huge problem globally,’ said Barbara Chandler.

‘And people tackling it are truly what we need.’

Atticus Durnell

Having created his own material out of coffee grounds that can be used as a heat-resistant surface, Atticus Durnell (not pictured) feels that we need to think differently about materials. ‘There’s a whole body of belief and commitment behind his work,’ said Barbara Chandler.