{"title":"Shiv Textiles","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the maker: Siobhan Martin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet me spin you a yarn… \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy name is Siobhan Martin, but you can call me Shiv. I am the founder of Shiv Textiles, and I am thrilled to take you on a journey of responsible craft and sustainability. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt my studio, I aim to weave sustainability into the textiles industry while putting a modern spin on traditional crafts. I believe that we can enjoy quality products that we cherish while minimising our impact on the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2017, I started Shiv Textiles in my bedroom after working as an intern for big-name brands in the textiles and fashion industry. I was shocked by the amount of perfectly good materials going to waste, and I knew there had to be a better way. Fast fashion needs to take its foot off the pedal, and that's where I come in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI began contacting mills and factories, buying their yarns, zips, threads, buttons, and other materials destined for landfill by the kilogram. And from these, I created the beautiful cushions, scarves, and weaving kits that you see today. The process of upcycling materials never gets old; it requires me to think on my feet and design with what I have. Every box of reclaimed materials that arrives at my studio feels like a small victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuying with thought and care has never been more crucial, and I invite you to join me in honouring the lifecycle of our precious materials. Thank you for visiting my website, and I hope you enjoy my textiles as much as I enjoy creating them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpeak soon,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShiv.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/9402\/6735\/collections\/shiv-textiles-collection-image-11lb3r3.png?v=1791979560","url":"https:\/\/countrylivingshop.co.uk\/collections\/shiv-textiles.oembed","provider":"Country Living Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}