Meet the Makers

We’re a husband and wife duo based in Buckinghamshire, who turned a passion into our beloved small business during lockdown in 2020.With a new arrival on the way, it was important to us that our home was completely safe, including...

Our family culinary history runs deep. My father comes from a long line of chefs. Somewhere in the long distant past is a many times great grandfather who was chef to an emperor. Another many times great grandfather effectively invented...

PLAYFUL JEWELLERY TO MAKE YOU FEEL MAGICAL! Kam Creates is a fun and playful jewellery brand by me, Kam. The brand fuses my creative addition with my passion for illustration. Each piece starts with a drawing and is then produced...

" As a French-Moroccan artist and illustrator based in London, my work dives into themes of gender equality, mental health, and community. Illustration is a way to bring people together through shared values."

Sakina Saidi, the founder of Hey, I'm Sakina'

 

A Gåva ([gaw-vah] n gift) can be valuable without being expensive - as long as it’s chosen with care and beautifully presented.

Easter Äggs by Gåva are the reusable Easter eggs you fill with what you like. A bit like a Christmas stocking, only much better looking!

Hokolo is a London based design-led brand founded by Jen Taylor, an architect turned surface pattern designer with a love of bold colours, patterns and beautifully designed everyday objects.

Zaytoun is a social enterprise inspired by a love of Palestinian culture, communities and cuisine. We exist to support Palestinian farmers through fair trade – 100% of our profits are reinvested towards delivering this mission.

Pat was taught the art of cooking wonderful Guyanese dishes by his late mum, Pinky.

The Steam Room is a story of innovation and reinvention. In 1976, a Hong Kong gentleman opened a Chinese Takeaway at 230 Kingsland Road. On retirement, his son Tony took over the shop space and opened a dry cleaning store called The Steam Room.

Sarah Kwan is an award-winning freelance artist and illustrator based in Edinburgh who specialises in illustration, design, fine art commissions, murals, painted window displays and signwriting.

Little Omo is an inclusive award-winning brand create by first-time mother Desriee (Founder & CEO) with the intention of providing educational materials and toys for children, that include and teach them about diverse cultural representation. It was a priority for...

Beltyukova is a Russian born, London based award-winning illustrator, animation director & artist.  Anastasia has collaborated with the museum for many years now and has produced animations including directing and animating the film for Heart of the Nation. Artist statement...

Dorcas Magbadelo has been illustrating as DorcasCreates for 6 years but was always creative growing up - sewing, knitting, baking, painting, printmaking.