A Special Gift for My Bridesmaids: A Personal Touch from Shiv Textiles
Getting Ready with My Bridesmaids As my wedding day approached, I reflected on the incredible support I received from my bridesmaids and...
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Shiv Textiles
- Jul 29
- 3 min
Getting Back into Work After a Holiday or Life Event: My Personal Journey
It’s been quite a whirlwind over the past few weeks. I recently took two weeks off—one leading up to my wedding and another week...
Shiv Textiles
- Apr 30
- 3 min
Let's Talk Small Business Tax Return…
It was the beginning of the new tax year on the 6th of April. As someone who's been through the highs & lows of running a small business...
Shiv Textiles
- Mar 15
- 2 min
A Visit to Etsy HQ in London
Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to venture into London for a meeting with @Etsy and fellow @Etsyuk shop owners. Etsy had...
Shiv Textiles
- Jan 12
- 2 min
Reflecting on 2023: Achievements, Near Misses, and Surprises
Hey, lovely readers! Siobhan here, reflecting on the rollercoaster ride that was 2023. As we step into the new year, I wanted to share...
Shiv Textiles
- Dec 8, 2023
- 2 min
A Timeline Of The History Of Weaving
Weaving is one of the oldest and most important crafts in human history, dating back thousands of years. From simple hand-weaving...
Shiv Textiles
- Nov 30, 2023
- 2 min
Sustainable Interior Design: Tips and Tricks for Reducing Environmental Impact
When it comes to designing any space, it’s important to keep environmental sustainability in mind. Climate change and pollution are big...
Shiv Textiles
- Nov 24, 2023
- 2 min
Navigating the Festive Frenzy: A Small Business Perspective
As the festive season approaches, the familiar hum of excitement is accompanied by the bustling chaos for small businesses – it's the...
Shiv Textiles
- Oct 18, 2023
- 2 min
Beginners Guide to Weaving
Are you a beginner weaver interested in learning the art of frame and tapestry weaving? Then look no further because in this post we will...
Shiv Textiles
- Sep 15, 2023
- 2 min
The Impact Of Textile Waste On The Environment
The textile industry is one of the largest and most polluting industries in the world. In fact, around 1.75 million tonnes of clothing...
Shiv Textiles
- Aug 24, 2023
- 2 min
What is greenwashing?
Greenwashing has become a prevalent issue in the world of consumerism. It is a term used to describe the practice of companies using...
Shiv Textiles
- Jul 16, 2023
- 2 min
Why I am a religious secondhand shopper...
Today I want to talk to you about how shopping secondhand on platforms like eBay, Vinted, and Depop has completely changed my shopping...
Shiv Textiles
- Jun 22, 2023
- 3 min
Why you should support small businesses... Plus 5 small local businesses you should know about!
The role of small, local and independent businesses in our communities cannot be underestimated. These businesses are the backbone of our...
Shiv Textiles
- Jun 13, 2023
- 2 min
Top 5 2023 Interior Trends
The interior design world is constantly evolving and changing. As new trends emerge, old ones fade away.
Shiv Textiles
- May 25, 2023
- 2 min
Brighton your day | Living in Brighton as a creative
Brighton, East Sussex, England. Located 47 miles south of London on the South Coast, this seaside resort definitely stands out amongst...
Shiv Textiles
- Apr 30, 2023
- 2 min
Make Yourself Happy: Five Ways Crafts Can Boost Mental Health
Crafting is a powerful tool. It’s not just about the final product that you can make with a handful of materials, it’s also about the...
Shiv Textiles
- Apr 30, 2023
- 3 min
10 Scary Facts About The Textiles Industry
10 quick but scary facts about the textile & fashion industry because it is important that people understand where their clothes come from!
Shiv Textiles
- Apr 21, 2023
- 2 min
Happy Earth Day! Changes you can make around the home to help save the planet...
Today we come together to….. With climate change looming over our heads, now more than ever we need to be prioritising sustainable...
Shiv Textiles
- Apr 13, 2023
- 2 min
Happy International Plant Day
Bringing a new plant into your home is similar to getting a puppy. You’re bringing something living into your space that requires love...
Shiv Textiles
- Apr 10, 2023
- 2 min
Why adding colour to your home is important...
Your home is your sanctuary. It is the place where you should feel most comfortable and at ease. It should be a place that uplifts your...
Shiv Textiles
- Apr 10, 2023
- 2 min
A Guide To Natural Materials...
Here at Shiv Textiles, we use deadstock natural materials to create all of our woven creations. These materials derive from animals and...
Shiv Textiles
- Apr 7, 2023
- 4 min
Why I Weave...
Weaving is a centuries-old craft that weaves (pun intended) the warp and weft thread together to create intricate and unique textiles. As...
Shiv Textiles
- Apr 7, 2023
- 2 min
What is Deadstock?
Waste is a huge problem in the fashion and textiles industry. When companies have products or materials that are no longer for sale or...
Shiv Textiles
- Apr 6, 2023
- 2 min
Welcome to My World Of Weaving!
What is WEAVING? In its simplest form, weaving is the craft or action of forming fabric by interlacing threads. “That sounds interesting,...
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