Who didn’t dream of a career change during lockdown, perhaps one that comes with a slower pace of life, such as working with clay to make beautiful, tactile objects? The new wave of pandemic potters included the fashion designer Henry Holland, who this year launched a collection of handbuilt tableware. We didn’t just envy the crafters during the lockdowns, we invested more than ever in the work of the nation’s independent makers and artisans who create unique pieces to decorate the home. According to the Craft Council’s 2020 Market for Craft report, since 2006 buyers of craft rose 73 per cent to over 31 million people in the UK. Demand is high thanks to lockdown shopping and the popularity of TV shows such as The

Source: The Times August 17, 2021 15:56 UTC