Wednesday 16 November 2011

Handmade In Britain Shoes

Here are the pair of shoes I exhibited in the Handmade In Britain show 2011. Soft grey Italian Leather uppers with light grey and charcoal Brogue Toe Caps and white eyelets. ... With Union Jack laces.
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Tuesday 18 October 2011

'Year in a Creative Unit' Competition 2011

I am delighted to have been chosen to spend a year in a creative unit designed by Thomas Heatherwick within the Aberystwyth Art Centre beginning in September.
It will be a wonderful opportunity to develop my business within a community of other artists and within the Arts Centre itself in a large bright white space after making all my shoes from a 12ft garden shed !



http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/ccs/unit/
http://aberystwythartscentre.co.uk/
www.ruthemilydavey.co.uk

Sunday 9 October 2011

Handmade in Britain Book Launch 2011

The book is created to support the resurgence of interest in high quality, handmade British designs and crafts. It features 90 contemporary British designer- makers who represent some of the talented artists working in Britain today.
In these days of mass produced objects where people have become strangers to the process of making, it is comforting to know that there are still craftspeople working by hand and creating wonderful, unique products such as jewellery, ceramics, textiles, furniture and other crafts.  Many draw their inspiration from nature and the world around them, each has a unique approach to their work and the area they have chosen to specialize in. - Piyush Suri
The launch of the book will coincide with the annual Show at Chelsea Old Town Hall in October with a private view evening of the selected designer-makers work on 27th October 2011.
www.ruthemilydavey.co.uk
http://www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/ 

The YOGA Show 28th, 29th & 30th October 2011 London | Olympia


I will be exhibiting my shoes for all three days so if you are interested  come and spend a day or three at the yoga show and get a free personal shoe fitting.
http://www.theyogashow.co.uk/london/home.php
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Monday 22 August 2011

Antonio Ruocco of Da Constanzo

I went to visit a very special shoemaker on the isle of Capri - Antonio Ruocco.
Since Roman times, strappy sandals have been the symbol of Capri. Antonio is continuing the ancient techniques and tradition of sandalmaking passed down from his father, Costanzo, using the very same tools and leather suppliers from Tuscany. You can see the photograph of Costanzo on the wall behind his workbench overseeing each pair being made!    Ispirazione!

Thursday 11 August 2011

Rupert the Bear Shoes

Shoes made in a thick tan leather, fully lined in thick suede with checkered fabric quarters woven by Lawrence and Foster with matching hat.

Monday 20 June 2011

4021 miles for a fitting!

Harry and Elisabeth Kachline travelled all the way from Alaska for their fitting. Its a record!


Saturday 18 June 2011

Welsh Coast Magazine

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Wednesday 1 June 2011

Balvenie Master of Craft Awards 2011

I am delighted to have been selected as the winner of the Balvenie Young Master of craft 2011. What a huge boost and a wonderful accolade.
The award aims to shine a light on talent in the field of handcrafts which recognises outstanding skill and young emerging talent in the crafts sector. The awards ceremony was held in the Connaught Hotel, Mayfair and judged by TV presenter and author, Kevin McCloud, the chairman of the Heritage Crafts Association, Robin Wood, expert crafts photographer, Nick Hand, Editor of The Sunday Telegraph Life, Anne Cuthbertson and the whisky industry's longest standing Malt Master, David Stewart.

Tuesday 4 January 2011

New Boot Prototypes.





I have been working on two prototypes, the first pair of boots is made from a mixture of leather and sheepskin, the second pair is made in thick, unlined Nubuck, modelled by Bethan Jenkins.