FAQ
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Who, how & where are your products made?
Weaver Rae handwoven accessories are all designed and handmade by me in West Cornwall. Using my unique eight-shaft Dobby floor loom, that was built for me by my partner. Find out more about the making of my scarves here: Process and my Loom here: Loom
You can read about how I came to become a self-taught weaver and what inspires me, here: About
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Where does your wool come from?
100% of my yarn comes from sheep who are raised within the British Isles. The fleece is then processed at either a mill in Yorkshire, UK before it reaches me for weaving. I have also recently sourced a beautiful Cornish yarn from The Natural Fibre Company in Launceston, Cornwall. I choose British wool to utilise a fibre that is natural, native and abundantly available locally, hence reducing unnecessary carbon and waste. Buying British gives me more confidence in animal welfare standards which are of utmost priority to me. This comes at a premium but I wouldn't have it any other way
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When can I expect my purchase?
For orders from within the UK, I ensure to ship your Ready-Woven product within five working days of receipt of purchase. This will be shipped as a Royal Mail Special Delivery. Should there be any important need for delivery sooner, then this can be arranged via telephone by the customer: Contact Me
When it comes to Made-to-Order and Custom orders, a ship-by date is to be agreed in advance, there is usually a 21 day lead time though this will be confirmed after purchase
You can also request Local Collection at the Checkout
For delivery times outside of the UK please refer to: Delivery
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Where can I buy your products?
You can purchase my wares directly from my Online Shop here: Shop
Through autumn/ winter, you can find me at a number of markets around the westcountry and occasionally further afield. Find out where my visiting my: Diary
If you are a retailer or a market organiser and interested in stocking my handwoven work, I would love to hear from you. Please contact me via: Retail - Thank you
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How do I wash & care for my woollen product?
Wool is a fantastic fibre and possesses a multitude of properties that make it extra special. To gain the most out of your woollies there are ways you can prolong longevity, so they can be enjoyed for generations
Each product now comes with an organic drawstring bag for safe-keeping when not being worn. I have written a Care Guide, so please take some time to have a read and pick up some handy tips on washing and storage: Product Care
Each purchase does come with a Care Guide also
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Do you offer gift-wrapping?
Each of my handwoven adornments is carefully hand-wrapped in planet-friendly paper with a little narrative scroll to illuminate the story that inspired each small batch piece, finished with a bow of yarn
It is then placed carefully into it's own GOTS organic drawstring gift bag before dispatch - with the option of a hand-written personalised message for the recipient - this can be arranged by highlighting during the ordering process
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Is wool itchy?
On bare skin some types of wool can be found to be slightly irritating. During the process of milling yarn, the naturally occuring oils are stripped from the fibre to aid in the spinning or dying processes. This can leave wool fibres less supple and hence more itchy. Natural oils are replaced with regular wear of a woollen product, which therefore makes the fibres naturally softer. This is also true with the warming of fibres with wear. Through the technical finishing processes of a newly woven product these fibres can be softened all the more
All wool has a micron count, the higher the micron then the softer the wool. As the products I make are usually worn next to the skin, it is important that the yarn I choose is of a mid to high micron count. And hence suitable for next-to-skin wear for the majority of people
Some people choose to wear a thin silk scarf under their woollen scarf but this is quite uncommon. The best thing to do to soften any wool found to be itchy, is to wear it, where you natural body oils will eventually soften the fibres
Wool does not require regular washing unlike many other materials, please see the Product Care Guide for details on best practice
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How do I wear a Blanket Scarf?
There are many ways you can wear a Blanket Scarf.
I will soon be sharing some ideas on my Email Newsletter and Instagram, so please do follow along here for some fun tips