Ardbeag Crafts
Hand woven textiles from local Scottish wool
When she's not hosting intrepid explorers with Pablo, Sarah is a keen fibre artist, dedicated to using traditional techniques and locally-sourced materials. At 2 Barremman Cottage you may spot her spinning rustic wool at her wheel, or warping up her loom to weave rugs, runners, scarves and shawls.
Sarah sources her wool from small local farmers, with a particular fancy for Scottish breeds. Each piece she produces is crafted from the ground up, bought as a raw fleece and then hand-spun, washed, dyed and woven into something truly special.
Sarah and Pablo sell their one-of-a-kind creations at Highland Fairs and online via their Etsy shop - perhaps a unique hand-woven piece from Ardbeag will become the perfect souvenir of your stay at 2 Barremman Cottage.
Rugs and Runners
Sarah's home textiles bring a taste of the Highlands to your house. From rustic rugs to table runners and mats, each piece is hand crafted with care from Scottish fleeces, spun, washed, dyed and woven at 2 Barremman Cottage.
Shawls and Scarves
Scotland is known for its dreich and drear weather, so wrapping up warm in the winter is essential. Take a lesson from the Highland sheep and put on one of Sarah's stunning scarves or shawls, made from naturally thermal wool, hand spun and woven from local fleeces.
Tartan
Tartan is one of the most iconic and easily recognised Scottish traditions, and since moving to the Highlands Sarah has been learning about these traditional woven patterns. Taking her inspiration from the colours of the landscape, Sarah creates unique woven pieces in a range of tartan styles.
Varafeldur
Paying homage to Scotland's rich Viking heritage, Sarah has delved into researching and recreating the traditional Icelandic varafeldur - a shaggy great cloak of curly locks worn by Kings and seafarers to keep the elements at bay. These very special cloaks also make excellent throws for the end of a bed, or dramatic wall hangings.
Commissions
Are you looking for something in particular? Get inspired by our gallery of previous rugs, runners, shawls and scarves, and get in touch to discuss your own one-of-a-kind commission. Sarah can make items to your choice of size and colour, and you can even send her your own wool or fleeces to have transformed into a unique piece.
For an idea of pricing, see below:
Wool rugs:
30 x 70 £290 + P&P
30" x 60" £250 + P&P
30 x 50 £200 + P&P
20 x 50 £140 + P&P
Alpaca rugs:
As above + £50
For varafeldur or tartan, get in touch for a custom quote.
Striped Winter Shawl
A grey-and-white striped shawl made from hand-spun and woven wool, perfect for those chilly winter nights.
Small Brown Rug
A small brown and black striped accent rug made from hand spun and woven Hebridean and Balwen wool.
Striped Area Rug
A black and white striped rug with a curly texture, from Black Cheviot and Blue Faced Leicester wool.
Luxurious Alpaca Throw
This soft, thick alpaca wool throw can be thrown over a bed or chair, or used as a warm, luxurious shawl.
Chunky Alpaca Scarf
This black and grey striped scarf is rustic and warm, ideal as an everyday winter essential.
Stripy Alpaca Rug
A deliciously soft ginger and cream alpaca wool rug, ideal for a bedroom or nursery.
Thick Natural Rug
A dense and durable large rug ideal for a hall or lounge, made from naturally variegated Blue Texel wool.
Soft and Curly Shawl
An exceptionally soft, warm shawl made from Blue Faced Leicester wool with the natural curls teased through.
Raven's Wing Varafeldur
A traditional Icelandic varafeldur woven from locks of Icelandic, Gotland, Shetland and Colonsay wool.