from 100 per cent wool, which is imported from Australia and New Zealand and then felted and dyed in Kathmandu. The cotton fabric and yarns used to make the hats and bags, are imported from India and then made up in small workshops in Nepal. The Way to You was founded by two young artists who are also plant enthusiasts. It emerged from a deep love for crochet and has evolved into a meaningful community initiative. It brings together over 70 members, including unemployed mothers, housewives, and elders mainly from their hometowns. The members, united by a common thread of resilience and creativity, craft exquisite, crocheted flowers. Each stitch embodies hope and solidarity, transforming everyday yarn into symbols of strength and support. Also spreading the love for crochet and new to Autumn Fair, Dora’s Garden will present their premium eco-friendly crocheted flowers that showcase the artisan’s creativity and preserve traditional crafting skills. Grow and make your own kits continue to build in popularity. Driven by a mission to lead a global movement toward sustainability and self-sufficiency, Urban Farm-It aspires to positively disrupt the current food production culture. Showing for the first time, visit their stand to discover the wonderful and alternative world of urban farming through accessible education and top quality resources. Established in 2019, the goal has been to simplify ‘grow your own’ practices for consumers by incorporating aquaponics, hydroponics, fungi culture, and permaculture into daily life. Their Mushroom Grow Kits look set to become a top gifting product. Their system is unlike any other mushroom kit on the market and guarantees freshness, quality and high yield. Also first timers at Autumn Fair, Craft Your Own will showcase their alcohol themed craft kits with tasting samples on offer. Co-founder Nigel Ferrier says, “Autumn Fair this year for us is a huge milestone as it will the first time our new brand – Craft Your Own will be seen at this show. It will also be the first outing of our new range. For years we produced variations of gin making kits and now we have rum, whisky and vodka joining the family. We believe in tasting is believing. So, on our stand you will be able to taste the results of using our kits. People are always surprised how good the end results are.” Willsow returns to Autumn Fair with its hugely popular range of plantable children’s books and a new range of greetings cards. Made with special handmade paper embedded with real vegetable and herb seeds, when the paper is planted in a pot of soil, vegetables and herbs will grow from the paper. Created to help teach children about the potential of our natural environment in a fun and relatable way (getting your hands dirty!), the books also highlights sustainability and the importance of recycling. Join the seasonal showcase made for buyers, for more information please visit www.autumnfair.com 31 AUTUMN FAIR
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