I was just chatting to a well-known designer friend about our patchwork rugs. He, like everyone we speak to, loved them and the story behind each individual and unique piece.
He applauded the resurrection of selected historical pieces and how they are transformed into something beautiful and high-end that will once again become a treasured heirloom.
However, when our conversation came on to ‘upcycling’ he raised an eyebrow. His vision was of some old junk in the garage turned into a makeshift household item or garden feature. True, that does tick the box when it comes to the definition of the word, but it’s a description that must be put in context.