My story begins on a sunny doorstep in Rome, back in the ‘60s.  A little girl waiting for her friends to come round, longing for an ice cream. No video games, but I sat there happily learning to knit, crochet or draw, all under my artistic mother’s supervision. Plenty of crafts to learn and fill the slow-moving, unrushed days of my youth.

As I grew up in the ‘70s and experienced a world that was changing like never before, I was determined I had to do my bit for the planet.

Then, the working world: from painting T-shirts in Rome to wedding dress embroidery in London, from teaching children in my son’s school’s greenhouse to cooking for homeless people across Lancashire. A long time to refine my skills and focus on what, ultimately, really matters to me - ethical, sustainable living.

This drives me to put my passion, the people and the planet in one cauldron and conjure work that is made as ethically as possible. So, I'm working with conscientiously sourced materials, applying my creative eye and seamstress skills to make garments, accessories and furnishings.

I often create products that are hard to find elsewhere. Working with my customers at every stage of the design and creation of the product, I put their needs first, allowing them to tailor the product to their individuality. I make commissioned pieces as well as my own products. 

*For my blog and more information about Gabriella Bavone Artisan Bazaar please visit www.gabriellabavone.co.uk*