The Best of British comes to Chelsea

HANDMADE IN Britain (11-14 November) returns to Chelsea Old Town Hall for its third year showcasing the brightest and most innovative talent in contemporary design

Tina Vlassopulos’ burnished ceramics

HANDMADE IN Britain (11-14 November) returns to
Chelsea Old Town Hall for its third year showcasing the brightest and most
innovative talent in contemporary design.

The show, established by Designer-maker Piyush
Suri, strives to support home-grown talent and keep important craft skills
within Britain. Plus, everything on show is on sale, giving visitors the chance
to buy craft from exhibitors working in the UK.

Angela Kerkhoff’s bags

Over 50 of the UK’s most talented designers will
be exhibiting hand-crafted jewellery, fashion and textiles, ceramics, tableware,
stationery and a wide range of home accessories. You won’t want to miss Tina Vlassopulos’
one off hand-built burnished ceramics, Bauhaus-inspired hand-made contemporary
furniture by Matt Elton, Rachel Helen who makes bespoke jewellery using
recycled vintage materials and Angela Kerkhoff’s limited edition bags.

Handmade in Britain,
Chelsea Old Town Hall, 253 King’s Road, London SW3 5EE. Tel: (0
20) 7729 5704; www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk.
Tickets £5 (one day) and £10 (open ticket including entry to private view and
catalogue).