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Padraig was started 30 years ago by Helen Long. At home with small children, she returned to her childhood love of wool, experienced while growing up on a hill sheep farm in Scotland. Not only was she influenced by her childhood but also by three fascinating years living in small Indian communities in the Northwest Territories. Spinning, dyeing, weaving and knitting became a major part of her life - the Padraig slipper was born. Today, although Padraig has grown considerably and is selling right across Canada and the U.S., the essence of the business is just as clear as in the early days - namely, a love of natural materials especially wool, the appreciation of the work of skilled artisans and the enjoyment of working with colour. Made in North Vancouver, British Columbia these slippers really have to be tried to appreciate the soft, warm natural sheepskin on the footbed which moulds to the individual foot in an non-constructive way, allowing it to breathe naturally. The soles are natural leather which is very light and 'non-skid'. Can be machine washed in a wool cycle. £45 |
