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The Isobel Wylie Hutchison Collection for Carlowrie Castle

Our latest commission, a homeware and accessories collection for Carlowrie Castle, inspired by former inhabitant the intrepid Arctic explorer and botanist…

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Style, whimsy and adventure all in one cushion, the perfect finishing piece to any sofa, armchair or bed. Inspired by the spirit of Isobel and her many fashion looks and interests. Arctic Explorers, Velvet Cushions, Armchair, Fashion Looks, Castle, Spirit, Sofa, Throw Pillows, Adventure

Arctic Explorers

Velvet Cushions

Style, whimsy and adventure all in one cushion, the perfect finishing piece to any sofa, armchair or bed. Inspired by the spirit of Isobel and her many fashion looks and interests.

Luxuriate in this oversized silk wool scarf, printed with a unique watercolour-illustrated design. The scarf is split diagonally into two parts, her life as an explorer in the blue arctic wilds, accompanied by sledges and dogs, and her home life at Carlowrie Castle. Silk Wool, Rolled Hem, Wool Scarf, Arctic, Watercolour, Printed, Dogs, Unique

Luxuriate in this oversized silk wool scarf, printed with a unique watercolour-illustrated design. The scarf is split diagonally into two parts, her life as an explorer in the blue arctic wilds, accompanied by sledges and dogs, and her home life at Carlowrie Castle.

This handcrafted leather bag prioritises travel, accessibility and practicality, whether the wearer’s expedition is to the Arctic or a local cafe. The Explorer Backpack is a timeless piece that harks back to the origins of leathercraft, with visible stitching much like Isobel would have encountered on the handcrafted items of the Inuit peoples she lived amongst, and a natural, earthy palette that reflects Isobel’s interest in nature, flora and the outdoors. Leather Backpack, Leather Bag, Inuit People, Brass Buckle, Vegetable Tanned Leather, Origins, Leather Craft, Earthy

Leather Backpack

Vegetable Tanned Leather

This handcrafted leather bag prioritises travel, accessibility and practicality, whether the wearer’s expedition is to the Arctic or a local cafe. The Explorer Backpack is a timeless piece that harks back to the origins of leathercraft, with visible stitching much like Isobel would have encountered on the handcrafted items of the Inuit peoples she lived amongst, and a natural, earthy palette that reflects Isobel’s interest in nature, flora and the outdoors.

Know someone who loves a Polar Bear? These cushions feature handprinted British linen with an exclusive design inspired by the wildlife of the Arctic. The style is influenced by native Inuit artistic styles and 10% from every sale goes to supporting the educational work of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, inspiring future generations of explorers and eco warriors. Bed Pillows, Cushions, Silk Screen Printing, Polar Bear, Warriors, Wildlife, British

Silk Screen Printing

Know someone who loves a Polar Bear? These cushions feature handprinted British linen with an exclusive design inspired by the wildlife of the Arctic. The style is influenced by native Inuit artistic styles and 10% from every sale goes to supporting the educational work of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, inspiring future generations of explorers and eco warriors.

Craft Design House

Craft Design House

The Isobel Wylie Hutchison Collection for Carlowrie Castle

It's time to explore the many delights Carlowrie Castle has to offer, not least their new and exclusive handcrafted range of homeware and accessories, inspired by the intrepid explorer Isobel Wylie Hutchison, former owner and inhabitant of the castle. The collection is brought to you by Craft Design House. Click the Shop tab to discover more about the collection or browse the Castle's history, sustainability commitments and accommodation/event offerings, just a stone's throw from Edinburgh. Stones Throw, Corporate Events, Design Crafts, Edinburgh, Special Events, Sustainability, House Design

Corporate Events

It's time to explore the many delights Carlowrie Castle has to offer, not least their new and exclusive handcrafted range of homeware and accessories, inspired by the intrepid explorer Isobel Wylie Hutchison, former owner and inhabitant of the castle. The collection is brought to you by Craft Design House. Click the Shop tab to discover more about the collection or browse the Castle's history, sustainability commitments and accommodation/event offerings, just a stone's throw from Edinburgh.

Craft Design House

Craft Design House

The Isobel Wylie Hutchison Collection for Carlowrie Castle

This bag is designed around the traditional form of a vasculum, a container used by botanists to hold plant specimens. It has been handwoven in Applecross on the West Coast of Scotland from locally gathered Hairmoss. West Coast Scotland, Prop Design, Nature Journal, Hand Weaving, Container, Gardening, Plant, Shapes

West Coast Scotland

This bag is designed around the traditional form of a vasculum, a container used by botanists to hold plant specimens. It has been handwoven in Applecross on the West Coast of Scotland from locally gathered Hairmoss.

The discs at the heart of the designs are representative of the Arctic Moon, seeming almost the same size as the sun. They would also have been a basic but vital element of Isobel’s orientation each day, telling her which way was North so she might continue with her journey. Silver Bangles, Silver Rings, Handmade Silver, Journey, Moon, Wedding Rings, Engagement Rings

Handmade Silver

Engagement Rings

The discs at the heart of the designs are representative of the Arctic Moon, seeming almost the same size as the sun. They would also have been a basic but vital element of Isobel’s orientation each day, telling her which way was North so she might continue with her journey.

This journal has been handbound by bookbinder and illustrator Kelly Stewart, using unique screen-printed book cloth featuring illustrations of lilies, honeysuckle, roses and Carlowrie castle. Lilies, Illustrator, Roses, Journal, Book

This journal has been handbound by bookbinder and illustrator Kelly Stewart, using unique screen-printed book cloth featuring illustrations of lilies, honeysuckle, roses and Carlowrie castle.

This scarf is handknitted using a fine natural hand-dyed 20% silk and 80% extra fine Merino yarn, making it incredibly soft, comfortable and warm. Striped Scarves, Wool Yarn, Warm, Silk, Hair Styles, Natural, Collection, Color

Striped Scarves

This scarf is handknitted using a fine natural hand-dyed 20% silk and 80% extra fine Merino yarn, making it incredibly soft, comfortable and warm.

Handcrafted by Catherine Aitken, cult bag designer based in Edinburgh, the bag is made from Harris Tweed and waxed cotton and is lined in cotton drill printed with details taken from vintage maps of the Arctic. It can be worn as a backpack, messenger bag or haversack. Harris Tweed, Vintage Maps, You Bag, Drill, Fashion Backpack, Messenger Bag

Fashion Backpack

Handcrafted by Catherine Aitken, cult bag designer based in Edinburgh, the bag is made from Harris Tweed and waxed cotton and is lined in cotton drill printed with details taken from vintage maps of the Arctic. It can be worn as a backpack, messenger bag or haversack.

Craft Design House

Craft Design House

The Isobel Wylie Hutchison Collection for Carlowrie Castle

Drawing on Inuit ceremonial jewellery traditions, this piece radiates vitality and serenity in equal measure, the vibrant blue hues both tumultuous like the seas and patient like the Arctic ice. Arctic Ice, Seas, Serenity, Beaded Necklace, Vibrant, Jewellery, Drawing, Silver

Beaded Necklace

Drawing on Inuit ceremonial jewellery traditions, this piece radiates vitality and serenity in equal measure, the vibrant blue hues both tumultuous like the seas and patient like the Arctic ice.

Discover an exclusive handcrafted collection, brought to you by Craft Design House for Carlowrie Castle in partnership with the Royal Scottish Geographical Society and meet the intrepid female explorer Isobel Wylie Hutchison who inspired the collection. Meet, Female, Inspired, Castles

Discover an exclusive handcrafted collection, brought to you by Craft Design House for Carlowrie Castle in partnership with the Royal Scottish Geographical Society and meet the intrepid female explorer Isobel Wylie Hutchison who inspired the collection.

Craft Design House

Craft Design House

The Isobel Wylie Hutchison Collection for Carlowrie Castle

The Yours Isobel sunglasses have been made from hemp, one of the most sustainable resources in the world, using a ground-breaking new technique to create a material which is both lighter and stronger than carbon fibre, and individually hand-painted, making each pair utterly unique. Carbon Fiber, Hemp, Lighter, Hands, Hand Painted, Sunglasses, Create

The Yours Isobel sunglasses have been made from hemp, one of the most sustainable resources in the world, using a ground-breaking new technique to create a material which is both lighter and stronger than carbon fibre, and individually hand-painted, making each pair utterly unique.

Handprinted onto British Linen, this design was developed from initial sketches which took inspiration from Arctic wildlife and traditional Inuit artistic styles. Sketches, Traditional, Stars

Handprinted onto British Linen, this design was developed from initial sketches which took inspiration from Arctic wildlife and traditional Inuit artistic styles.

Craft Design House

Craft Design House

The Isobel Wylie Hutchison Collection for Carlowrie Castle

A tea service fit for a botanist. Handcrafted in porcelain, designed around the form of the River Beauty flower. Exclusive to Carlowrie Castle. Tea Service, Tea Cups, Porcelain, River, Flower, Tableware, Fit

A tea service fit for a botanist. Handcrafted in porcelain, designed around the form of the River Beauty flower. Exclusive to Carlowrie Castle.

Keep your loved ones next to your heart with a handcrafted contemporary twist on this age-old tradition in silver. Silver Lockets, First Love, Contemporary, Age, Heart, Women

Keep your loved ones next to your heart with a handcrafted contemporary twist on this age-old tradition in silver.

Inspired by an Inuit artefact, these delightful seal toggle buttons add a playful element to any outfit. Handmade from porcelain to capture the unique translucence and smooth matt surface of the original bone artefact, these charming buttons are durable, unique, and vegan-friendly. Toggle Button, Vegan Friendly, Seal, Smooth, Surface, Buttons

Inspired by an Inuit artefact, these delightful seal toggle buttons add a playful element to any outfit. Handmade from porcelain to capture the unique translucence and smooth matt surface of the original bone artefact, these charming buttons are durable, unique, and vegan-friendly.

The Carlowrie Jumper has been spun in a green-energy mill, hand-dyed with Scottish heather and knitted to a pattern devised both for its style (celebrating both Scottish and Greenlandic fashion heritage) and to minimise waste. The pattern references architectural details from stained glass windows and fireplace surrounds at Carlowrie Castle. Scottish Heather, Jumper, Men Sweater, Fireplace Surrounds, Pattern Fashion, Stained Glass, Windows

Scottish Heather

Fireplace Surrounds

Pattern Fashion

The Carlowrie Jumper has been spun in a green-energy mill, hand-dyed with Scottish heather and knitted to a pattern devised both for its style (celebrating both Scottish and Greenlandic fashion heritage) and to minimise waste. The pattern references architectural details from stained glass windows and fireplace surrounds at Carlowrie Castle.

Enjoy the feel of hand-etched glass, expertly mouthblown into its present form, as you pour your drink of choice into an equally handcrafted tumbler. Geometric forms and patterns draw on Art Deco designs from the period and the textiles of Inuit peoples. Etched Glass, Glass Etching, Arctic Landscape, Arctic Circle, Geometric Form, Pattern Drawing, Art Deco Design, Hand Blown Glass, Decanter

Arctic Landscape

Pattern Drawing

Art Deco Design

Hand Blown Glass

Enjoy the feel of hand-etched glass, expertly mouthblown into its present form, as you pour your drink of choice into an equally handcrafted tumbler. Geometric forms and patterns draw on Art Deco designs from the period and the textiles of Inuit peoples.

This expertly handcrafted silver bangle is both contemporary and timeless; stunning in any context. The design is inspired by artefacts that Isobel brought back from her travels. In particular, it draws on the jewellery traditions of the Inuit peoples. Solid Silver Bangles, Accessories, Design

Solid Silver Bangles

This expertly handcrafted silver bangle is both contemporary and timeless; stunning in any context. The design is inspired by artefacts that Isobel brought back from her travels. In particular, it draws on the jewellery traditions of the Inuit peoples.

A unique piece combining hand-dyed vibrant elastics and exceptional silversmithing skill, handcrafted on the West Coast of Scotland. This design is inspired by the artefacts exhibited in the National Museum of Scotland that Isobel brought back from her travels. In particular, it draws on Inuit jewellery traditions and their basket weaving techniques. National Museum, Weaving Techniques, Basket Weaving, Brooch

National Museum

Weaving Techniques

A unique piece combining hand-dyed vibrant elastics and exceptional silversmithing skill, handcrafted on the West Coast of Scotland. This design is inspired by the artefacts exhibited in the National Museum of Scotland that Isobel brought back from her travels. In particular, it draws on Inuit jewellery traditions and their basket weaving techniques.

The design for this cushion started life as an illustration handpainted in watercolour paints. From there it was printed onto silk and finished by hand with a backing of silk velvet, giving you the most decadent of cushion experiences. Set against the bold colour schemes and contemporary art collections of Carlowrie Castle's main reception room. Reception Rooms, Colour Schemes, Contemporary Art, Collections

Reception Rooms

Contemporary Art

The design for this cushion started life as an illustration handpainted in watercolour paints. From there it was printed onto silk and finished by hand with a backing of silk velvet, giving you the most decadent of cushion experiences. Set against the bold colour schemes and contemporary art collections of Carlowrie Castle's main reception room.

The Explorer Backpack is a timeless piece that harks back to the origins of leathercraft, with visible stitching much like Isobel would have encountered on the handcrafted items of the Inuit peoples she lived amongst, and a natural, earthy palette that reflects Isobel’s interest in nature, flora and the outdoors. Bradley Mountain

Bradley Mountain

The Explorer Backpack is a timeless piece that harks back to the origins of leathercraft, with visible stitching much like Isobel would have encountered on the handcrafted items of the Inuit peoples she lived amongst, and a natural, earthy palette that reflects Isobel’s interest in nature, flora and the outdoors.

Handcrafted Ceramic Fairisle Bowl Perfect whether you need somewhere to store your earrings or a new breakfast bowl, each of these hand-painted bowls is one of a kind. This design celebrates Scottish pattern heritage and Isobel’s Scottish roots through a reinterpretation of the iconic Fairisle pattern traditions. Isobel may have gone to far-flung places on expeditions but she always returned home to Carlowrie Castle. Fair Isle Pattern, Breakfast Bowls, Roots, Dishes, Ceramics, Store, Places

Fair Isle Pattern

Breakfast Bowls

Handcrafted Ceramic Fairisle Bowl Perfect whether you need somewhere to store your earrings or a new breakfast bowl, each of these hand-painted bowls is one of a kind. This design celebrates Scottish pattern heritage and Isobel’s Scottish roots through a reinterpretation of the iconic Fairisle pattern traditions. Isobel may have gone to far-flung places on expeditions but she always returned home to Carlowrie Castle.

Craft Design House

Craft Design House

The Isobel Wylie Hutchison Collection for Carlowrie Castle

Sleek and understated hand-tooled silver cufflinks. Hand Tools, Cufflinks, Clothes, Fashion, Outfits, Moda

Sleek and understated hand-tooled silver cufflinks.