The New Craftsmen are a collective work with a selection of Britain’s finest craft makers aiming to showcase the skills and craft products of the British Isles. Their vision of the future of design is to look to its roots and rediscover the real value of makers, materials, method and design. their live demonstrations of traditional crafts were fascinating to watch.

A Rum Fellow channel the roots of design from accross the globe, in the spirit of  ‘intrepid British explorers’. Sourcing their inspiration from the world’s design heritage, they then bring it home in the form of new and contemporary pieces for the modern home. The colours from their latest collection are irresistibly vibrant.

Fay McCaul, new on the design scene and a recent graduate of the Royal College of Art, unites modern materials with traditional knitting techniques to create a diverse range of pieces, from lights and tables to screens and shower curtains! What a delightfully fresh look at such a time-old craft technique.

Bespoke English cabinetry makers, Benchmark, really stripped everything back to its roots on their stand. The beautiful natural wood contrasted strikingly with the dark walls, to create a dramatic effect. Another example of a traditional craft brought right up to date in a contemporarty setting.