Summer is most delinitely drawing to a close here in the Cotswolds, the leaves are tumbling from the trees and that Cotswold nip is in the air. We really have had the most almighty Summer – we could not have dreamed for more amazing weather. We are busy gearing up for the Autumn/Winter season – […]
As part of our new Bridal Collection we have developed a pure cashmere shrug and also a pure cashmere shawl, these are knitted in 2/28’s cashmere in soft subtle tones of Swan, Champagne, Stone, Blush and Earl Grey. These accessories are made all the more luxurious by the addition of a pure silk trim. The […]
Wishing all our customers the most wonderful New Year. Joy to all in 2019.
The end of a particularly cold February is approaching and as I write, the “Beast From the East ” weather front is expected to deliver the most almighty amount of snow. Here at the Purl English Cotswold HQ we will undoubtedly be snowed in. “Yippee” cry all the local children – no school for us ! […]
Very proud to have our Pure Cashmere Bunny Comforter listed by London’s Evening Standard as one of it’s “Best Cashmere pieces for babies and children” in their prestigious ESBest series of reviews. We make all of our products by hand in the Cotswolds, UK, so it is very gratifying to be acknowledged alongside some of […]
Here comes Autumn. The first leaves are falling here in the Cotswolds. There is the smell of woodsmoke in the air. With this chill, out come all those warm woolly knits. We think this is one of the real perks of living in England. So lovely to have proper seasons, hot sunny summer days give […]
Purl English is located amongst the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, or the “wolds” as the locals know to call this gently rolling landscape. This is sheep country, in fact the heritage of this area is tightly bound to the wool trade. The honey-hued ancient towns have constant reminders of this history with a ’ […]
As a partner with a storefront on Notonthehighstreet.com, Purl English were asked to contribute to their “#Loveisreal” Valentines Campaign on Instagram. We were sent a wooden tag and asked to come up with our idea of Love and decorate it accordingly then post a photograph. This set me thinking – What is “love “actually ? […]
We have one very lovely, gorgeously soft Mrs Bunny cashmere comforter to give away. Knitted and made by hand by Purl English, England. Meet Mrs Bunny HERE in all her glory. For your chance to win please ‘LIKE’ us on our Facebook page and let us know what your favourite Christmas present was as a […]
We’re delighted to announce we’ll be at the simply wonderful Chelsea Old Town Hall, London exhibiting at Handmade in Britain 16: The Contemporary Crafts & Design Fair for their 10th anniversary show. It shows over three days from 11th to 13th November, 2016 and celebrates the best in luxury, high-end design and craftsmanship from over […]
In the run up to the Country Living Christmas Fair in Islington, we are delighted to have been featured in Country Living’s “Meet The Maker” series. “Purl studied at Leeds University and learned her trade there, in the old weaving and knitting sheds, with tutors still wearing their flat caps after having spent their working […]
We have two pairs of very special tickets to give away for the Country Living Christmas Gift Fair from 11th to 15th November at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London N1 OQH. We will announce two lucky winners each to receive a pair of tickets enabling each of you to invite and bring along a […]
Says it all!
Daylesford Organic is an absolute institution in our neck of the woods. It really is the most fabulous destination if you are fortunate enough to be visiting the Cotswolds. Located just outside Kingham, this honey-hued farmstead is a veritable mecca to impeccable taste. Here you will discover a vast array of beautifully curated lifestyle goodies […]
Can you hear the distant jingle of sleigh bells?…Probably not! But the truth is, here at Purl English HQ we have had Christmas on our minds all summer!…In fact whilst some of you may have been sunning yourselves in distant lands or on home shores, we have been neck-deep in cashmere. Which, although lovely and […]