Covid-19 – online shop closed
In line with Government requirements regarding Government financial support for small businesses, Silkwood Traders is currently closed. Our website is open for browsing but the shopping cart has been disabled. …
Uncharted waters
Thank you so much to our customers who are continuing to support us by buying from our small, independent two person business. These are strange and testing times for all …
Wooden lacquer bowls in Autumn colours
I’m so excited to be able to share with you our video featuring our wooden lacquer bowls, coasters and vases. We wanted to produce something that really showcased our products …
Pow – a video is born!
I’ve finally knuckled down and decided to have a go at making a video. Now we’re not talking The Favourite or A Star is Born but I am a little …
S’not snowing here!
So here we are sitting in Penzance today. OK – it was a bit rainy and then a glorious sunny afternoon …
Tealight candle holders add a cosy touch and 10% off until Christmas*
So it really is beginning to feel like winter now. Dark nights, misty, murky weather and thoughts of summer a dim, distant memory. But it’s also a great time to …
Getting hot,hot, hot!
Bring the excitement of the jungle in to your home with some tropically-themed home interior accents this summer! It’s all about brightly coloured prints, palm leaves, solid colours and statement …
Haiku for Mother’s Day
My mum is so understanding. Even at the grand old age of 52 (eek!), I still have this urge to make stuff – origami bunnies that pop up in the …
Finding some space
So there is a plus side to driving rain, hail, relentless wind and – oh blink and you’ll miss it – a few rays of sunshine! It’s the perfect time …
Be resolute!
So it’s all over; the tinsel’s almost packed away, the resolutions have already been forgotten and Joe Wickes keeps flaunting his loveliness all over the place exhorting us to get …