the artisan brand nominees
The Artisan brand recognises excellence in product-based businesses.
These female founders create exceptional products that stand out in the market, due to their personality and driven by their passion and dedication to quality and innovation.
01
abby munro
paper & word
Abby set up Paper & Word in 2018, offering specialist luxury gifts for book lovers. Since then, the company has served thousands of incredible booklovers, as well as working with Penguin Random House, OwlCrate, Puffin Books, Usborne Books, Vintage and Fiction Bath Co.
Paper & Word has been featured in Stylist, Country Homes & Interiors, Period Living, Woman&Home and more!
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02
Amanda hooper
coach house upholstery
Amanda creates and transforms unique pieces of furniture, completely tailored to her client’s style and homes - with a large number of happy customers, many who return for further items.
She runs her business from her home studio, a converted Victorian coach house, using specialist skills developed through the Association of Master Upholsterers Diploma.
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03
manmeet sokhi
white rain
Manmeet runs White Rain, her family ceramics business alongside her husband James.
Launched in 2018, they aren't looking for global ceramic earring domination! They have a small team, work hard and stay in their lane. For Manmeet and James, it’s never about more more more, it's all about slow, sustainable growth - nurturing and appreciating their customers and designing and making timeless beautiful products.
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04
frankie de barr
nice bundts
Frankie is fully self-taught biscuit artist, bundt expert… and an artisan baker of delicious sweet treats.
She loves creating delicious cakes using wild and wonderful flavours for her customers in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire & Oxfordshire - and further afield through an online delivery service.
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05
aimee coleman
rex and rose
Aimee runs Rex and Rose….creating ready-to-be squished, squashed, poked and rolled our air-dry clay activity kits.
Inspired by her little boy Jack Rex’s love for arts and crafts - Aimee saw how much he was learning and having fun when he was given the opportunity to use his imagination and natural curiosity to make what he wants to create.
Rex and Rose Activity kits incorporate 24 colours of vibrant air-dry clay and introduce children to a world of squishy adventures!
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the ARTISAN brand
judge
FLEUR CHRISTACOS
Fleur is the founder and CEO of Fleur of England, and is an exceptional fit to judge the Artisan category. With 24 years of experience leading a luxury lingerie brand, Fleur has mastered the art of combining exquisite craftsmanship, fit, and modern femininity. Her brand, known for its attention to detail and sustainability, empowers women through design, and her passion for quality and innovation has garnered international recognition. As someone who has built a business from the ground up, Fleur understands the dedication and artistry it takes to bring a unique vision to life, making her the perfect judge to celebrate the creativity and craftsmanship of artisan brands.