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Made by Hand

1 Stunning Skylark Scarf created with a “Knit Kit” from Knits by Terry Louise Woods at The Market at Western Fair District. knitsbytlw.ca

2 A selection of evocative clothing and home decor from Leigh-Ann Waller’s Second Verse Apparel, all upcycled into new items from vintage fabrics. secondverseapparel.ca

3 A charming pink unicorn and a puppy in pyjamas (bears and ponies are also available) represent the unique handmade “Memory Bears” from Handmade By Laura at The Market at Western Fair District. Designed to mark life milestones, each animal includes some of a child’s outgrown or worn clothing. handmadebylaurashop.ca

4 Luxurious botanical-based skincare and aromatherapy products created by aromatherapist and esthetician Kim Kaitell at OAZA at The Market at Western Fair District. oazastudio.com

5 Crescent/hobo curved shoulder bag with a central front closure accent, adorned with dual hanging leather tassels, in brick red smooth finish leather, from Paddy Richardson’s Plumage Studio Accessories at The Market at Western Fair District. plumagestudio.ca

6 Classic olive green wool flat driving cap crafted by Paddy Richardson at Plumage Studio Accessories at The Market at Western Fair District. plumagestudio.ca

7 A bestseller from Illbury + Goose, the Victorian 100% cotton heavyweight flannel shirt features double-breasted buttoned pockets and elbow patch detailing. illburyandgoose.com

8 Cashmere/wool blend cable knit scarves handmade by Kemailù of Tuscany. boutiquefirenze.ca

9 The Mary Shoulder Bag from Liliana Pardo is handmade in Colombia with structured soft leathers, with a braided handle and optional leather shoulder strap. lilianapardo.com

10 Locally made laser-cut and powder-coated sculpted metal décor by Meddle with Metal — specialists in signage, tables and benches, décor and firepit rings — at The Market at Western Fair District. meddlewithmetal.com

11 Handcrafted blue denim wool cloche — a wide-brimmed bucket hat — from Paddy Richardson’s Plumage Studio Accessories at The Market at Western Fair District. plumagestudio.ca

12 The Ranger Scout Satchel — a handmade crossbody bag designed by Paddy Richardson from Plumage Studio Accessories at The Market at Western Fair District — is crafted using water-resistant olive green waxed canvas and authentic Harris Tweed wool, trimmed with leather straps and tassels, solid brass accents, and a magnetic snap closure hidden beneath the buckle. plumagestudio.ca

13 Clothing from Soft Flirt, representing the sewing, screenprinting and design sensibility of Alayna Hryclik. softflirt.ca

14 “The Lighthouse” is a letterpressed print by Toronto illustrator Emily Taylor, from Kingston’s Everlovin’ Press’ “The Canadianist Issue 3” collection. Available at Spruce Moose at The Market at Western Fair District. smoose.ca

15 A commissioned pet portrait of Thor, hand drawn in pencil by Kelly Murphy, who takes pet commissions and sells realistic local wildlife drawings at her studio at The Market at Western Fair District. kellymurphyfineart.ca

16 Colourful lumbar pillow from Llama & Home, a local company designing contemporary one-of-a-kind home goods with textiles handwoven by artisans in the Andes mountains of Peru, using alpaca and sheep’s wool with nature-derived pigments. llamaandhome.com

17 A selection of plates from Flux Pottery, the work of potter Andrea DeKay. Her ever-evolving durable stoneware is dishwasher and microwave-safe with a timeless aesthetic. fluxpottery.ca

18 Each lightweight Sua Natura beach tote from Liliana Pardo — handwoven by a community of single mothers in the mountains of Colombia from recycled plastic bottles — is unique and chic. lilianapardo.com

19 Boutique Firenze imports these hand-sewn leather gloves from Naples, Italy. boutiquefirenze.ca

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