Using traditional skills to create clothing and shelter from the materials of our landscape

We are makers, sharing our space, skills and creativity, with a passion for enduring design and soulful craftsmanship, inspired by the qualities of the materials we source and a connection to our environment

Our long awaited Welsh Flannel Shirts are now available to order online. Hand made in the Carpenter and Cloth studio from 100% wool, woven exclusively for us at Elvet Woollen Mill in deepest Carmarthenshire on 100 year old looms…

SHOP NOW

Welsh Flannel: a long history and a hopeful future

“Welsh flannel tells a story of craftsmanship, resilience, and connection to place. With this new shirt, we hope to continue that story.” *Emily James, clothing designer, maker and founder of Carpenter & Cloth*

These special shirts have been three years in the making and represents the cultural legacy of seven centuries. Read about our journey and a potted history of Welsh Flannel on our Blog:

BLOG

wall mounted slotted wooden knife rack made in Wales from Yew — Knife Racks

Hand made in our wood workshop by Danny, using the beautiful offcuts of our own, home milled local timber.
Our current selection comprises of ancient Yew, spalted Beech and classic Welsh Oak.
**SHOP**

Shop now

TIMBER FRAMING Repair, Restoration & New Build

JOINERY AND FURNITURE

WOODLAND CABIN

SHOP The Carpenter & Cloth Clothing Range

SUSTAINABILITY The materials we choose and why

COMMISSION Clothing, Repair & Alteration

follow us on instagram @carpenterandcloth

I'm still a little giddy from the amazing reception of our new flannel shirts @hay_castle Craft Fair during #hayfestival a few weeks ago.
I only had time to make a special few but really wanted to gauge reaction as a kind of 'pre-launch' before the

@gwyn_o_ and I have been working on this little beauty amongst other things. It's lovely to see it come together and looking fine in the sunshine.
I hope Andrew has many happy days working in his new garden office with a lovely sunning area and cos

An extremely welcome day off..! And a shady spot by the pond is the perfect balm to soothe away the heat and bustle of a busy weekend @hay_castle Craft Fair
A massive thank you to the whole team for putting on such a wonderful event 🙌 as well as to

Seen this film yet? ☝️ We're absolutely delighted to be joining the panel discussion about sustainable fashion at @hwbygors nr. Ammanford next Wednesday, after the film showing.
We'd love you to join us too!
It will be a fab evening out - food and

At the @hay_castle Craft Fair this weekend we will be re-selling one of our early Cambrian Gilets, which finds itself needing a new home.
By request of the original owner, all of the proceeds will go to @maggiescentres

The gilet is a Small:short (y

Counting down the days now! Only 2 weeks left for making and perfecting before we set up 'shop' on the beautiful lawn @haycastle for the first weekend of #hayfestival

Craft at Hay Castle during the Hay Festival

Saturday 23 May to Monday 25 May, 20

We are proud supporters of The Campaign for Wool

contributing to the development of an environmentally responsible, sustainable, and commercially viable wool industry.

As part of their 40th anniversary celebrations we are proud to have been recognised in Country Living Magazines 40 of the Best British artisans. We were also chosen as one of 8 makers to receive a mentorship with Dame Emma Bridgewater. Read the Blog here.

We are based on the Carmarthenshire / Powys border, near Llandovery, in easy reach of Brecon, Carmarthen, Abergavenny and beyond.

Find out more within these pages, and please do get in touch.