Ossian Knitwear
Based in Twickenham, London.
A luxury range of unique, hand made knitwear, using wool from British native sheep breeds. Supporting farmers that follow environmentally friendly farming methods, as well as highlighting the diversity of UK sheep breeds and the need to preserve this gene pool for future generations. Using the unique quality of each of these wools, I design garments that showcase its special characteristics, producing knitwear and home accessories to be treasured.
Producer Type
- Artists
- Bakeries
- Textiles and Wool
- Cheese, dairy and eggs
- Craftspeople
- Flowers and Plants
- Food & drink
- Fresh fish, smoked & shellfish
- Fruit & Vegetables
- Homewares
- Meat, poultry & game
- PYO Farms & Veg Boxes
- Personal care
- Vineyards, distilleries & breweries
What do you produce?
Women's and mens hand knitted garments including jumpers and cardigans, hand knitted scarves and hand warmers, hand knit patterns, rare breeds sheeps wool, quilted knit gilets and jackets, quilted knit bed spreads and hot water bottles. commission knits using specific rare breed sheeps wool.
Where do you source your ingredients / materials from?
British sheep farmers and UK spinners.
Why do your customers love your products?
They are unique, good quality and each style has a story of the specific sheep breed.
What are your best selling products?
The knitted quilt gilets.
Where can we buy your products?
On my website, contact me directly. Handmade in Chelsea ( not Dec 2024 )
Are you open for visitors? If yes, what are your opening hours?
No
Have you received any awards / lovely recommendations from experts (don't be shy!)?
Not yet.
Do you sell wholesale? If so how do we get in touch with you to discuss further?
Possibly on specific styles.
Who's the best local producer near you (except you of course!)?
Mostly good jewellers round me, Barbara Bertagnolli, also there is a great baker - Lucy Johnson with Lucy's loaves.
For anyone visiting your area what's your "must see" local place?
Tide tables for coffee under the plane trees, coffee at Holy Hocks, riverside walk from Richmond lock to Kew bridge, Visit to Marble Hill house and also to Turners house in Sandycombe road.
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Address Summary
Based in Twickenham, London.