
Announcement
Ethical and eco-friendly handfasting cords of 100% natural and biodegradable materials.
All my products are original Fable & Drifter designs - please support creativity and innovation, not imitation. Thank you :)
-- Please note there may be shipping delays during the Brexit transition and the pandemic. If you have any queries do get in touch! --
Announcement
Ethical and eco-friendly handfasting cords of 100% natural and biodegradable materials.
All my products are original Fable & Drifter designs - please support creativity and innovation, not imitation. Thank you :)
-- Please note there may be shipping delays during the Brexit transition and the pandemic. If you have any queries do get in touch! --
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Reviews
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Ryan on 23 Feb, 2021
4 out of 5 starsOverall pleased with these cords but it was much thinner and smaller than expected. Colors are beautiful and the craftsmanship is well done. We also ordered charms and they are very pretty and were securely attached.
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Claire on 20 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsMore beautiful in person than I could’ve imagined! It came fairly quickly and beautifully packaged. I can’t wait to use it on our big day and to frame it in our home after.
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Sarah on 19 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis piece is a beautiful work of art. The cord is made so well and beautifully, we're so happy with it. The packaging was quite lovely and also included care instructions which is helpful for us. The package came much quicker than I thought it would, so I was very excited when I saw it on my doorstep.
Thank you so much to the seller, you've made our big day just that little bit more special to us. -
emilyjrae911 on 04 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsQuick delivery, very well made. Can't wait to use this at our ceremony :) thank you
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Meret on 07 Jan, 2021
5 out of 5 starsVery carefully and beautifully done. We are very happy with the colors too.
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Gina on 06 Jan, 2021
5 out of 5 starsPricey, but it's a nice memento, and it's exactly what I wanted
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Kate on 23 Dec, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautifully made and exactly as pictured, and Anna is wonderful to work with!
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Kate on 23 Dec, 2020
4 out of 5 starsBeautiful item! I asked for custom colors, the Forest green and ivory, and unfortunately the Forest is very dark, and looks more like black in person particularly from afar, but other than that they are beautifully made and exactly as I specified, and Anna was great in helping me decide.
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Christina on 19 Dec, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful and absolutely perfect. Exactly what we wanted!
About fableanddrifter
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A Fable & Drifter eco friendly hemp wedding cord being used in a handfasting ceremony.
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Blush Sparkle Celtic weave handfasting cord by Fable & Drifter, made from 100% recycled cotton.
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Customised hemp handfasting cord by Fable & Drifter. Photo by thenikonkidd.com.
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Pure white hemp handfasting cord by Fable & Drifter.
A 'marriage' of design and eco friendly ethics...
Fable & Drifter sells distinctive, handcrafted and eco friendly braided handfasting cords inspired by the natural world and Celtic, medieval, pagen, elven and rustic folk styles. It came into being after my own marriage: I couldn't find accessories for the ceremony that were just right, so I got busy and made them myself. That's where the Fable & Drifter journey began.
I find Celtic, braided and rustic designs both beautiful and inspiring and I love the way they often honour natural forms and ancient symbols. Like the ancient Celts, I've always had a deep respect for nature and the environment. I also love the creative process, so bringing these elements together to create beautiful and eco friendly items is a pleasure and a delight, especially if it can bring happiness to others...
Fable & Drifter designs are all my own, I never knowingly copy another seller's patterns or designs. I have been selling handfasting cords with the distinctive Fable & Drifter Celtic and Elven braiding patterns for years, and to the best of my knowledge I was the first to do so. If you see these designs and braiding patterns elsewhere ~ especially where they are styled to resemble Fable & Drifter product styling ~ they have been copied from me by sellers who follow my work. I would ask you to please support originality and innovation, rather than imitation. Thank you :)
My products are made by hand to a high quality and combine the beauty of natural fibres, attractive, eco friendly colours and rustic styles. In this way Fable & Drifter handfasting cords offer a totally environmentally friendly option for eco conscious couples who wish to reflect their respect and love for nature within their handbinding ceremony.
Many Fable & Drifter creations are made from eco dyed, hemp and recycled cotton yarn; hemp is one of the most environmentally sound and sustainable fibres available, as well as being extremely strong and flexible. Using soft 100% recycled cotton yarn avoids the environmental damage caused by virgin cotton production. Dyed with elegantly coloured, eco friendly, non-toxic and non-AZO dyes, Fable & Drifter products are both beautifully coloured and 'green' all over!
Fable & Drifter is based in the Yorkshire Pennine hills in northern England, in the heart of the ancient Celtic area known as Brigantia; my home-based workshop is nestled into a picturesque valley just outside the small, rural town of Holmfirth. Inspiration from the natural world is just outside the window and all around!
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Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalised orders
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Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Frequently asked questions
Can I order a custom item?
I have some listings which offer options, and which allow you to choose your own colours or pendants for example. You can find these in my shop, enabling you to adapt an item to ensure it will be just as you want it :)
Unfortunately I can no longer accept wholly customised orders. This is because there is often a great deal of time spent on communication and on working up samples when arranging custom orders. I have a part time job as well as doing my crafting work and I've had to accept that I simply don't have the time to manage custom orders as well as the rest of my Etsy shop - not if I want some time with my family too!
Care instructions
Care instructions are included with all Fable & Drifter items that require them.
Gift wrapping and packaging
Gift wrap is offered on all items in the Fable & Drifter shop. Please select the gift wrap option at checkout if you would like your order gift wrapped.