Beautiful, useful pieces
Tolstoy Dacha by Alexandra Tolstoy draws inspiration from the traditions of the Russian dacha, the rich folk culture encountered on her travels through Central Asia, and her old English cottage, with its deep sense of continuity, connection to the land and changing seasons.
The Russian country house where self-sufficiency and traditional craftsmanship unite to produce simple, beautiful, everyday things.
The slow travel afforded by riding through the hinterlands of Russia and Central Asia has revealed the particular beauty of things made by hand.
Living among old and inherited things has fostered a love of objects that have lasted for generations and become more beautiful with age.
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The Yurt Slippers
In collaboration with Penelope Chilvers.
Traditional felt slippers with embroidered nomadic motifs. -
The Kyrgyz Belt Bag
In collaboration with Penelope Chilvers.
Inspired by traditional nomadic motifs. -
The Tien Shan Boots
In collaboration with Penelope Chilvers.
A simple pull-on leather riding or walking boot. -
The Village Scarf
Inspired by a vintage Eastern European original.
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The Dacha Tablecloth – Brown
Hand block printed using a historic Russian print.
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The Dacha Napkins – Brown
A set of four hand block printed napkins using a historic Russian print.
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The Dacha Tablecloth – Blue
Hand block printed using a historic Russian print.
Blue -
The Dacha Napkins – Blue
A set of four hand block printed napkins using a historic Russian print.
Blue -
The Steppe Jodhpurs
A traditional form of riding trousers.
Cut in British moleskin and tailored in England.
Camel | Taupe | Cream | Lovat -
The Belt Bag
Handmade in Devon to be worn close to the body when riding or walking.
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The Kyrgyz Blanket – Dark
Woven in Lancashire in collaboration with Wallace Sewell.
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The Kyrgyz Blanket – Light
Woven in Lancashire in collaboration with Wallace Sewell.
Light
