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The Woven Briar

Blade shorn wool from high welfare sheep

The Woven Briar

The Woven Briar is shepherd and weaver, Bec Briar.

I work in my hand weaving workshop based on the rolling hills on the edge of Exmoor.

Using blade shorn fleeces from my flock and harvested or foraged plant materials, I create textiles and craft materials that are fully traceable and sustainable.

Many of my weaves are named for the individual sheep that grew the wool; all my products traceable to flocks in the South West.

I offer tuition in my workshop in Ford, Wiveliscombe, where I teach how to take a raw fleece through all the stages to spun, plied yarn, as well as dyeing wool, making natural inks and weaving.

I have a flock of rare breed sheep which I keep for their beautiful and versatile fleeces, blade shorn to improve the quality and length of fibre and the welfare of the animal.

I wash, spin and weave the wool into beautiful one of a kind pieces right here on the farm, creating 100% natural, biodegradable, sustainable pieces in tune with the seasons. I also send fleeces to a fibre mill just an hour from our fields, to be made in to sliver and yarn, suitable for felting and spinning.

All of our animals are grass-fed, well cared for with the highest regard for their welfare and health.

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Image shows shepherd Bec Briar in a hand knit green jumper, displaying a woven blanket in natural greys and cream colours.
2025 A4 Spiral Bound Wall Calendar
2025 A4 Spiral Bound Wall Calendar
2025 A4 Spiral Bound Wall Calendar
2025 A4 Spiral Bound Wall Calendar
2025 A4 Spiral Bound Wall Calendar
2025 A4 Spiral Bound Wall Calendar
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2025 A4 Spiral Bound Wall Calendar

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I am pleased to offer a collaboration between me, my sheep and the artist Jemma Stovell.

Working with a flock through the shepherding year has connected me to the landscape in a direct and real way - from lambing through to shearing, working with the length of daylight, being present for the sheep in all weathers.

Jemma has beautifully put together the second Woven Briar calendar so that I can share my year with you, and we are now taking pre orders. The calendars will be with you in time for Christmas.

There is plenty of space for you to add your own events, birthdays and reminders, as well as a little text about life on the farm and my shepherding year.

The calendar is printed in the UK on recycled paper, slightly thicker than last year's.

Enjoy! X 

 

Jemma Stovell

Yuletide Shepherd Cards, set of three, hand printed linocut, Festive Christmas
Yuletide Shepherd Cards, set of three, hand printed linocut, Festive Christmas
Yuletide Shepherd Cards, set of three, hand printed linocut, Festive Christmas
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Yuletide Shepherd Cards, set of three, hand printed linocut, Festive Christmas

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Made for you by my good friend Jemma Stovell.

Jemma is a local artist and photographer, and she was inspired to create her own linocuts from scenes around the farm. Each one is printed by hand.

The set of three includes our beautiful gander, Major Tom (of Goose Hall), Ron the Ram, and a fly agaric mushroom.

In Jemma's words:

"The hand carved and printed artwork on these art festive cards are an homage to life on the farm- caring for beautiful rare breed sheep, making friends with mischievous geese and allowing the land to heal and produce fungi again. Every visit to this oasis on a Somerset hillside inspires me."

Perfect for your Christmas cards for those who want something rooted our landscape.

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The Woven Briar

South West England Fibreshed

I am a proud member of the South West England Fibre Shed.

We are building a community of fibre and dye growers, processors, makers and manufacturers across the South West to start a conversation about how we can produce more home-grown textiles and garments in a more healthy, resilient and regenerative textile ecosystem.