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Portrait of Hana Karim at work in her pottery studio shaping clay into handmade ceramic plates

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Meet the maker: Hana Karim Studio

Hana Karim shares insights into her work with clay and how she uses fire and earth to create objects of beauty.

Meet the maker: Carla Murdoch

Potter Carla Murdoch tells us about her addictive love of clay and shares the art and science of her craft.

Woven art by textile artist Lucy Hayward on loom, left. Bobbins wound with nature inspired ocean colours on loom shown close up, right.

Meet the maker: Lucy Hayward, Arra Textiles

Textile artist Lucy Hayward talks about inspiration from the Highlands, traceable yarns and weaving techniques. Lucy Hayward is the talented creator behind Arra Textiles.

Sustainable rug by Kasthall in kitchen dinning area with lots of natural light and pale modern decor.

Sustainable rugs: supporting sustainability from the ground up

By following the slow road, using traditional techniques and thoughtfully chosen natural materials, Décoraii’s rug brands are supporting sustainability and responsible production.

Billowing willow tree with new spring green leaves on left, interiors with curved cane armchair and rug that reflects the same natural colours and textures..

Feel at home in your own nature story

Embracing a natural aesthetic in your home can start with a single home decor item or a whole scheme – either way, it brings with it a connection to the natural world.

Eye-catching aqua blue glazed ceramic tableware displayed on a table with fruit garnishes and cutlery

Setting the scene with handmade ceramic tableware

There’s something irresistibly appealing about handmade ceramic tableware, which explains why so many people are avid collectors.

Natural, sustainable, biophilic rug samples from the Textures Collection by Knots Rugs, made from yak wool, wild silk, nettle and cactus renewable fibres.

Natural, sustainable, biophilic – the Textures Collection from Knots Rugs

A lot goes into making a rug at Knots Rugs, with biophilic design inspiration working hand in hand with natural materials and age-old production techniques.

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Home decor and nature inspiration

Nature offers so much inspiration for home decor. Colours of the natural world are always in harmony, reflecting the dynamic light of the day. Shapes are invitingly organic and textures are varied and tactile.

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