How cheery are these pieces by Dundee based printed textiles designer Judy Scott ... these pieces really do welcome in the Spring! 

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October 2014

A Duo of Distinctive Styles in the Mix

This November, Concrete Wardrobe welcomes the return of the popular Edinburgh-based textile designer/makers, PickOne and Tessuti, who will bring their distinctive styles together as joint Maker of the Month.

James Donald of PickOne and Fiona McIntosh of Tessuti will each be exhibiting the latest additions to their growing collections of covetable and highly wearable hand woven and printed textiles, plus distinctive accessories for the home.

Work by Tessuti this November will include silk and cashmere scarves, cashmere ponchos and earthenware cups.  Taking inspiration from the colours and imagery of mid century design, McIntosh creates her textile pieces by hand dying and then silk-screen printing the silk using the ‘discharge’ method, which enables her to create beautiful colour combinations whilst retaining the original soft handle of the fabric. 

PickOne will be showcasing a new range of woven ties and scarves in seasonal, on-trend colour ways.  The collection is hand woven using a mixture of lambswool, linen, dip-dyed silk, and mercerised cotton.  The pieces have double cloth weave structures, designed and manufactured from PickOne’s Leith-based studio, on a 32 shaft computerised loom.  Each piece is woven to a generous length before being hand finished, washed, air dried and partially pressed, to give each item its distinctive look and feel.

Speaking of the upcoming joint exhibition, James Donald commented, “Fiona and I are very excited about showcasing our work together again at Concrete Wardrobe this November.  As co-founders of the shop, the event has a special significance for us.”

Tessuti and PickOne will be on display at Concrete Wardrobe from 1^st to 30^th November 2014.

Concrete Wardrobe is open Monday to Saturday 11am to 7pm. (Sunday 12 - 5pm.)

Concrete Wardrobe 50a Broughton Street, Edinburgh EH1 3SA

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PR: Jenni Douglas. Co-Owners: James Donald & Fiona McIntosh.

November makers of the month; Fiona McIntosh (Tessuti) and James Donald (PickOne) are currently on show at Concrete Wardrobe. Their display includes beautiful hand woven and hand printed scarves and shawls. They will also be taking part in the 'Selected' exhibition at Dovecot Studios on Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, from 30th November to 21st December, alongside 29 other makers. 

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September 2013

November Wrapped Up

This November, the textile delights of two established Edinburgh based designer makers are on show at Concrete Wardrobe, for a joint Maker of the Month exhibition.

Fiona McIntosh, a.k.a. Tessuti, and James Donald, a.k.a. PickOne are exhibiting their most recent wearable pieces, just in time for a seasonal wardrobe update.

Tessuti is exhibiting a selection of silk scarves, silk by the metre, and a limited collection of ceramic mugs. Her pieces are created by hand dying and then silk-screen printing the silk using the ‘discharge’ method. This method enables her to create beautiful colour ways whilst retaining the original soft handle of the fabric. The ceramic mug range reflects her house style in a new medium.

PickOne is showcasing a range of woven scarves in various sizes, with colours inspired by forthcoming fashion colour trends.  The 2013/14 collection is hand woven using a mixture of lambswool, linen, dip-dyed silk linen,  and various fine cottons. The pieces incorporate double cloth weave structures, designed and manufactured from PickOne’s Leith based studio, on a 32 shaft computerised loom. Each piece is woven to a generous length before being hand finished, washed, air dried and partially pressed, to give each item its distinctive look and feel. PickOne will also be launching their latest range of highball glasses, which have been designed on an iPhone from original hand drawn images and hand etched in Dundee.

Of their exhibition at Concrete Wardrobe, Fiona McIntosh commented, “It’s always special to exhibit at Concrete Wardrobe, as James (Donald) and I founded the shop over ten years ago. Our practices have developed with the shop, bridging textiles and home wares to create a broad range of work in our two distinctive styles.”

James Donald, co-owner of Concrete Wardrobe added, “Concrete Wardrobe customers enjoy the fact that they know exactly where their purchases are made, and by whom. They can even come into the shop and meet the maker.” 

Tessuti and PickOne will be available in the shop for questions and chat, on Saturday 2^nd November 2013 between 12-2pm.

Tessuti and PickOne will be on display at Concrete Wardrobe from 1^st to 30^th November 2013.

Concrete Wardrobe is open Monday to Saturday 11am to 7pm. (Sunday 12 - 5pm.)

Concrete Wardrobe 50a Broughton Street, Edinburgh EH1 3SA

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PR: Katherine Emtage. Co-Owners: James Donald & Fiona McIntosh.

November has been a busy old month and it's fairly flying in as we approach the party season and to ease us into the bright lights of December we have the colourful work of Concrete Wardrobes co-owners James Donald and Fiona McIntosh with some new and innovative hand printed and hand woven work - all of which is exclusive to Concrete Wardrobe. 

Here at Concrete Wardrobe we are very pleased to tell you know about our latest textile based arrival from Aberdeen based designer Helen Ruth.

These hand drawn digitally printed pieces have a fantastic sense of fun and jollity about them with there vibrant and clashing colours!

These pieces will surely liven up any festive out fit that you have in mind as the party season approaches!

Life according to Aberdeen based Helen Ruth is one big "Carnival" and judging by her new collection we can see why! 


These beautifully rendered fabrics will cheer anyones summer wardrobe with their beautiful prints and hand rolled edges.

How cool are these hand printed fabrics by Concrete Wardrobe co-owner Fiona McIntosh who has been printing these very wearable and affordable fabrics under the trade name of Tessuti. 










These hand printed fabrics are produced from the Tessuti studio in Edinburgh and all finished off by hand.

Other colour ways are available as well as a selection of mens ties which can often be seen worn by a very well known Channel 4 news reader! You have impeccable taste Mr Snow!