Vicky and John, from Studio Bu are both successful ceramicists and lecturers in their own right, exhibiting globally from Japan, South America, Scandinavia…and now Kirkwall! We feel very honoured to sell Studio Bu ceramics in our store. We had a chat with them to find out more about their inspirations and the process of making their beautiful mugs and bowls.
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Racism still persists; it is deeply entrenched, systemic and built into the foundations of our society. But there is hope in resistance. Art and literature is a particularly important way of resisting; as Basquiat proves, it has the power to act as a reflection of reality and lived experiences, but it is also a way to imagine what our future could look like.
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Climate change is one of the most pressing concerns of today. At The Longship we’re looking at ways to be more environmentally friendly, reducing waste and recycling wherever possible. It’s impossible to do everything, but small changes can gradually make a difference. Here are some of our favourite brands that are leading the way in creating sustainable, ethically produced goods.
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Mollie Forsyth used to work at The Longship every Saturday and during her summer holidays. Her beaming smile and positive outlook is still greatly missed by customers and the Longship Crew alike. Though we were sorry to see her go it’s exciting to hear that she's making a name for herself in the big city, where she studies interior design at the Glasgow School of Art. We caught up with Mollie to find out about what she’s been doing during lockdown; it turns out she’s been very busy…
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With the St Magnus Cathedral directly outside The Longship windows, it’s impossible to ignore our Scandi heritage. It runs through the DNA of Orkney and our store. Its influence can be seen in our carefully curated collection of Scandi designers, as well as our overall ethos of curating a shop full of simple, stylish, functional design.
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