At the heart of Araminta Campbell’s bespoke creations lies a dedication to crafting unique, textiles and one-of-a-kind treasures that tell the story of our clients. Araminta’s diverse clientele reflects her exceptional creative versatility and talent. From A-list celebrities to prestigious venues such as Balmoral Estate and Castle, The Fife Arms Hotel Braemar, Mount St. Restaurant London, The Royal Scotsman a Belmond Train, and Fortnum and Mason, her work stands out in the most esteemed settings. Beyond these high-profile projects, Araminta also collaborates with interior designers, brands, retailers, private individuals and families, ensuring each project is tailored to meet the unique needs and tastes of her varied clients.
“The task of capturing the love of landscape and home in a woven fabric is not a simple one, but Araminta’s unique design skills and her tenacity and commitment to excellence led to the creation of a beautiful tartan.” – M.H Recent Private Client
Balmoral Estate and Castle commissioned Araminta to craft a bespoke tartan that tells the story of the Balmoral Castle and Estate by request of His Majesty the King. Each design element has been embellished with a story that spans centuries; following discussions with Balmoral, it was decided that the new Balmoral tartan would draw its structure from the Hunting Stewart tartan.
Araminta was commissioned to design a bespoke tweed and tartan for The Royal Scotsman, a Belmond train, for use in their indulgent grand suites. In each thread of The Royal Scotsman’s tartan and tweed lies a beautiful reflection of the untouched Scottish landscape and the illustrious journey that passengers embark upon when they board the Belmond train. Join us as we unveil the story behind the bespoke designs.
Araminta was commissioned to design a bespoke tartan to celebrate 50 years of WL Sleigh and the future of the three companies. Every thread in Sleigh’s tartan is a testament to Scotland’s rich heritage, enduring appeal, and timeless elegance. Crafted by skilled hands and inspired by the breathtaking landscapes that define Scotland, each element tells a story of passion, pride, and family legacy.
Crafted exclusively for The Scottish Room at Mount St. Restaurant, Araminta’s tartan designs pay homage to the Jacobite era, where tartan colours were derived from natural plant dyes, each hue a testament to the valued ancient skill. Through meticulous research and artistry, Araminta brings forth three distinct tartans, each with its own narrative and significance within the Scottish Room’s ambiance.
In a seamless collaboration with Red Carnation Hotels, Araminta Campbell embarked on a journey to create five unique tartans, each echoing the essence of the hotel and the personalities intertwined with its story. These bespoke tartans, each a piece of art in its own right, serve as a bridge between the past and the present, weaving together the threads of history, culture, and Scottish craftsmanship.
Having designed the iconic retailers first brand tartan in 2021, we are thrilled to see the wonderful pieces that have been created using this design; from their picnic blankets and pet range, through to their sumptuous scarves, each piece allows you to take Fortnum’s story home with you.
After designing the Fife Arms tartan we produced custom throws, shawls and scarves for them to retail and use throughout the hotel interiors. Woven in Scotland in both lambswool and cashmere.
Restoring a Historic Estate Tweed. Araminta Campbell was commissioned to redesign and manufacture the estates tweed when the family decided they wished to have a tweed that was more in keeping with the landscape and character of the estate.
Recreating the Origins of an Estate Tweed. The unusual Ballogie Estate tweed was created in the 1930s but had been difficult to reproduce using modern yarns. We created custom dyed and spun yarns to create a faithful reproduction of this vintage design.
Custom Furnishings for a Floating Hotel – bespoke bed runners and cushions for Fingal that would tie together the existing colour scheme of the cabins, with the potential to be developed for future branding or retail opportunities.
Custom Tweed for a Saville Row Tailor to take his bespoke offering to the next level. The resulting design is an unusual combination of herringbone and barleycorn weave structures, with a fine overcheck.
Claire Bruce – Owner of the Glen Tanar Estate
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We are guardians of people’s stories...
We ourselves are stories that weave and take shape through the thread, thanks to the gentle hands of the weavers.
The yarn, the loom, our and your stories, are the tools we have chosen to make what cannot be seen or touched, real and wearable. We give shape to the values in which we believe, we give voice to stories to be shared with those dearest to us, forever.
Not just exquisite works of art to wear, but ambassadors, ‘talking’ objects, timeless storytellers of meanings and values that we want to preserve and pass on.
Meet Isabelle, one of our talented handweavers!
Isabelle has long had an interest in textiles, ever since her grandmother taught her to sew.
She discovered weaving when visiting universities before applying to study. Immediately captivated by the woven textile displays at Loughborough University – the home of our George Wood looms – She became fascinated by how these complex woven structures could be created from just a few cones of yarn.
Isabelle enjoys the slow, hands-on process of weaving, appreciating how it demands your full and present focus, and is always excited to share the complexities of handweaving to our visitors.
Meet Helen, one of our talented handweavers!
As an advocate for sustainability and ethical production, handweaving appealed to Helen as the embodiment of slow, responsible craft.
She fell in love with the challenging yet meditative weave process during her textile degree at the Glasgow School of Art.
Helen adores that she can name the alpacas in the pieces that she weaves, as this level of provenance imbues the pieces with deeper meaning for both weaver and future owner.
We choose 100% undyed British alpaca fiber for our designs because it embodies the values we hold dear: sustainability, durability, and unparalleled luxury. Each fleece is sourced from carefully chosen UK farms where animal welfare is a top priority.
Our close relationships with breeders enable us to trace many of our yarns back to the individual alpacas, ensuring exceptional quality and transparency. The alpaca’s fleeces are left undyed, allowing the natural richness and unique tones of their coats to shine through in every piece.
In the UK, only 5–10% of alpacas produce fleece of the exceptional quality we require. Every fiber is meticulously selected for its fineness, crimp, luster, and colour, ensuring our pieces meet the highest standards of luxury and craftsmanship.
It has taken years for our weavers to attain the skill and knowledge required to create our handwoven items.
Handweaving takes precision and patience, with each warp prepared by hand and meticulously threaded through the shafts of the loom. Once weaving is complete there is a lengthy finishing process involving darning, stitching, washing and brushing – all by hand.
It can take our handweavers anywhere between 2 to 6 weeks to complete one of our Signature pieces.
Each piece in our Heritage handwoven collection has been inspired by Araminta’s deep love for the natural beauty of the Scottish landscape.
From the golden glow of the beech woodlands surrounding her family home in the Royal Deeside Corridor during autumn, to the ethereal light of the Scottish Highlands at dawn and dusk, the landscape is a constant source of inspiration for Araminta. The shifting interplay of colours, textures, and natural rhythms informs each handwoven piece, translating fleeting moments into timeless design.
Any moment in time could become Araminta’s next creation.
Meet Lisa, one of our talented handweavers!
Lisa studied weaving at Heriot Watt University, in the borders of Scotland – an area renowned for its textile production.
She always enjoyed creating things and was recommended to study textiles by her art teacher. When first starting out in her weave degree, she found the slow process of setting up challenging, yet today it’s her favourite part.
She finds peace whilst threading the loom, enjoying and embracing the flow.
Each piece has been lovingly handwoven and finished in our Edinburgh Atelier by our team of handweavers on vintage George Wood looms.
Araminta Campbell is one of the largest employers of handweavers in Scotland, fostering employment for talented craftspeople in Scotland plays a vital role in preserving the rich legacy of Scottish textile craftsmanship. Every thread woven in the Atelier carries with it the heritage and passion of centuries-old traditions, brought vividly to life through contemporary designs, and the work of our talented weavers.
It has taken years for our weavers to attain the skill and knowledge required to create our handwoven items.
Handweaving takes precision and patience, with each warp prepared by hand and meticulously threaded through the shafts of the loom. Once weaving is complete there is a lengthy finishing process involving darning, stitching, washing and brushing – all by hand.
When you choose one of our handwoven treasures, you’re not just owning a piece of Scotland’s rich textile heritage – you’re connecting with the hands that brought it to life.
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