About

We make and source beautiful things from natural materials

Horn, Leather, Wool, Slate and Wood

We are specialists in hand made leather goods including studded dog collars and wallets from 200 year old Russian Reindeer Leather; offering for sale a range of ethical tailored clothing and wool knitwear and a collection of useful but beautiful homeware made from horn, slate and wood; old and new Welsh blankets and textiles. As well as an eclectic selection of one-off collectibles in our Originals section

For those of you who are unable to visit the shop in Hay On Wye, this website offers you immediate access to our remarkable shop. A visual treat, this is a unique shopping experience, showcasing excellence in craftsmanship and design inspiration

Take a visual tour of our shop with our You Tube clip

This shop and website was the vision of Athene English, who has been in business since 1979. Our aim is to be different, offering for sale a variety of objects made from natural materials and one off items that you will not find elsewhere on the High Street

You can buy from us with confidence. All our products are carefully selected, source assured everything must be ethical and made from natural, organic or sustainable materials, where possible

This is a shop with a soul