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!

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.

Western Mail, Sole Survivor!

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/style-and-shopping-in-wales/2011/08/12/shoemaker-ruth-emily-davey-wins-top-award-91466-29221585/

Crafts Magazine Feature

Design Wales Forum

http://www.designwalesforum.org/blog/item/id/ruth-emily-davey-shoes

Give the Girl a Hand ! written by Patrick Jeary

http://www.miamicitysocial.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=86

4021 miles for a fitting!

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

Welsh Coast Magazine

 

www.ruthemilydavey.co.uk 

The Sunday Telegraph

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/8274604/The-Balvenie-Masters-of-Craft-Awards.html

Cambrian News

 

http://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/business/i/17129/

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.

 

  
  

http://thebalvenie.com/en-gb/moc_finalists.php

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-13627128

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/gallery/2011/jun/02/craft-masters-in-pictures 

http://traditionalcraftsblog.blogspot.com/

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.

Funding From A.C.W

I received a small project grant from The Arts Council of Wales. Very exciting as it will help to fund and develop, design and produce a brand new collection of Shoes, Shandals and Boots based on the techniques and philosophy I have learnt over the past 5 years.

BBC Wales 'Big Red Scarf Tour of Wales'

After joining Jamie and Louise for an interview on their show on BBC Radio Wales in January I was invited back to join them on their week long, big red scarf tour of Wales.