Recycled Scarves

A continually evolving collection of reclaimed scarves, sourced from a textile recycling plant near Nottingham. Each is uniquely over-printed in Tamasyn’s designs. The old pattern interacts with the new, forming a beautiful union and giving the scarf a new identity and a new lease of life.

Bold, timeless designs sizzle, but without warming the planet. All of Tamasyn Gambell's pieces are crafted using environmentally sound production methods and sustainable materials. From recycled scarves to geometric-printed cushions, her collections offer a stylish way to be eco-friendly.

Gambell’s designs, with their bold patterns and bright colors, attract shoppers with an eye for art. Through her fun pieces, she proves that eco-conscious design doesn’t have to be boring.

“Strong colors, luxurious fabrics and statement pieces can be sustainably produced,” Gambell said.

Her company's mission is to unite luxurious design with environmental and social responsibility. She searched high and low to root out sustainable suppliers who could offer eco-friendly products while not sacrificing quality.

The dyes are organic, the inks are water-based, and many of the pieces are made in her homeland of Britain. Gambell’s recycled line uses vintage scarves from a recycling plant in Nottingham, and her notebook pages come from a 100-year-old British paper mill. The company also supports a women’s cooperative in India, which educates and rehabilitates disabled adults, allowing them to become self-sufficient. Much of her work is hand-printed right in her studio.

She works to create timeless and preservable pieces that consumers can treasure forever, rather than items that get trashed every few years in favor of newer goods.

“I don’t believe in throwaway design. I think you should invest in key pieces that you will always love,” the designer revealed.

Gambell finds inspiration in her surrounding environment. Her designs are influenced by architecture, the various hues found in nature and film, and the many discoveries she has unearthed in flea markets. She believes the market too often offers the same old story; with her designs, she aims to be different.

“The current market is oversaturated with the same designs and the same colors,” Gambell said. “My products offer timeless design that considers the environment. People are becoming increasingly aware about sustainable fabrics and production methods and are looking for classic design pieces that are made using these principles.”

Currently the designer is busy creating her collection of recycled scarves for Toast each season and assembling a line for The Vorticists: Manifesto of the Modern World, an exhibition debuting June 14 at London's Tate Britain.

Source: tamasyngambell.com